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LECTURER: C.CARSTENS
GRADE: 9 HL
SIGNATURE……………………..
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TO A DAUGHTER LEAVING HOME by Linda Pastan
4. beside you
5. as you
On your own match column A with column B. Below you have a list of words extracted from the poem in column A,
and possible synonyms in column B. Match word of column A with the correct synonym of column B. YOU MAY
USE YOUR DICTONERY IF POSSIBLE. There are only three correct words from column B
Example: 1.4 E
Column A Column B
(A) Stare
1.1 Wobble
(b) Rock
(C) Eat
(D) Run
(3)
1.2 Surprised
(E) Loping
(F) Astonish
(G) Thump
1.3 Thud
(H) Hesitant
(I) Perfect
Activity 2
On your own, find the following words: (a) PARK, (b) HAIR on the puzzle below
P E A C
H A I R
B S R D
(2)
R Z Y K TOTAL [5]
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CLASS WORK ACTIVITY
2.1 Identify the two figures of speech found in the last seven lines of the poem ? (2)
2.2 What do you think the use of repetition in the words ‘pumping , pumping convey ?(accept any two relevant
answer ) (2)
2.3 Refer to line 14 : ‘while you grew ‘, rewrite the following line in present continuous tense and in present
tense . (2)
2.4 Identify whether the following statement is true or false about the setting of the poem , and quote from the
poem to support your answer
2.5 Explain the appropriateness of the image in the context of the poem ? (2)
TOTAL [ 10]
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MEMO
2.2 It gives the poem rhythm . It emphasizes the idea of life , as the speaker watches her daughter growing up
being independent .
2.3 While you grew- While you are growing (present continuous tense0
2.5 The imagery of the poem is that our parents are proud of us when they see that we can ride the cycle of life
without their help.
OR
Overall, the poem uses this event , often seen a staging post in childhood , the mother is proud but at the same
time she’s feeling anxiety for her daughter starting a new life .
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HOMEWORK ACTIVITY
Choose any two activities below that you understand the most and write down the correct answer.
Activity 3
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Alliteration [1]
B. handkerchief waving
Activity 4
4.1 Write a short letter to your guardian or parent appreciating them for being there to raise you .Your diary must
consist of atleast 5 lines. [2]
Activity 5
5.1 Choose the correct word in this mind map which best describe the mood of the poet
anxiety
happy
Mood of poet
TOTAL [5]
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CONTENT PAGE
MEMO PAGE 6
RUBRIC PAGE 8
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