1. Long Distance 1

2. LOs:. Can I show my understanding of titles
LOs: Can I show my understanding of titles? Can I show my understanding of the meanings in a poem?
Title of poem Think, pair and then write down at least three things: What does the phrase ‘long distance’ conjure up for you? Then share with another person your ideas. Swap and ddd to your list in red pen.

3. I did not think the title was important
LOs: Can I show my understanding of titles? Can I show my understanding of meanings in a poem?
So, what might a poem with the title ‘Long Distance 1’ be about? Discuss and share.
I have made a link to the title so could make a good good guess about what the poem could be about
I think I have made a link to the title so could make a guess about what the poem could be about
I did not think the title was important

4. Listen to the poem. Share initial thoughts.
LOs: Can I show my understanding of titles? Can I show my understanding of the meanings in a poem?
Listen to the poem. Share initial thoughts.

5. LOs:. Can I show my understanding of titles
LOs: Can I show my understanding of titles? Can I show my understanding of themes in a text?
Listen to the poem again. Second impressions? Choose one of the following:
I know what what is happening in the poem
I think I know what the poem is about
I have no idea what the poem is about

6. LOs:. Can I show my understanding of titles
LOs: Can I show my understanding of titles? Can I show my understanding of the meanings in a poem?
Story of the poem and background The poem is about a father and son’s relationship. The story in the poem involves the son recollection of his father’s phone call and the peevish complaints he makes about his life (his wife and, therefore, the son’s mother is dead). Extension: What are the father and son separated by? Tony Harrison, the author, was born in Leeds. He was from a working class background but went to grammar school and university.

7. LOs:. Can I show my understanding of titles
LOs: Can I show my understanding of titles? Can I show my understanding of the meanings in a poem?
The poem has four stanzas. Write a summary or the story, for each stanza.

8. LOs:. Can I show my understanding of titles
LOs: Can I show my understanding of titles? Can I show my understanding of the meanings in a poem?
When you have finished your summaries, re-read them and then write what you think why the father complains so much. Extension: What are the themes are in the poem?