For Oom Piet by Finuala Dowling _hacked (IEB poetry analysis)

Analysis and recap of For Oom Piet by Finuala Dowling.
#matric #grade12 #ieb #english #poetry

🟩 Questions and full memo linked below for use below.

The focus is on finding a balance somewhere in between superficial commentary and analysis paralysis. Particularly relevant to Matric IEB poetry (South African) styled questions and analysis.
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Video sections:

0:00 Intro
1:05 Brief Context
2:17 Intention
2:48 Stanza 1
5:51 Stanza 2
8:33 Stanza 3
10:06 Stanza 4
13:33 Overview of key vocab and concepts
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Study Materials:

🟩 Recommended reading:
   • "For Oom Piet" from Pretend You Don't Know...  

🟩 Copy of poem and practice questions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Deam...

🟩 MEMO of practice questions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iMPf...
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This analysis of the poem For Oom Piet by Finuala Dowling has been put together with the South African IEB curriculum and style in mind. These resources and interpretation of For Oom Piet are, however, not limited to Matric requirements and may find broader use in other curricula and poetry studied or used in other contexts. It is hoped these materials offer some help and insight into the interpretation and understanding of the poetry in the form of revision or study, or to enhance classroom discussion, with the goal of increasing poetic appreciation more broadly.