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4.4 Two Poems: Belfast Confetti by Ciaran Carson and Progress by Alan Gillis
MANAGING MYSELF LITERACY
Learning Intentions In this section you will … ✓ Analyse and appreciate word choice in two poems of the Northern Ireland Troubles. ✓ Write a structured comparison of two poems.
BEING CREATIVE MANAGING INFORMATION AND THINKING Before Reading
Context: The Troubles Both poems in this section address the period in Irish history known as ‘the Troubles’. As a class group, share your knowledge about this period. Find out:
NUMERACY
n When the Troubles began. n How the Troubles ended. n Who was involved. n One or two of the more significant events during this period.
STAYING WELL Poem 1: Belfast Confetti by Ciaran Carson Reading and Listening
Ciaran Carson (1948-2019) was born in Belfast and lived in that city through the height of the Troubles. His poem is set during a riot and explores the difficulty that Carson and others had in making sense of life in Belfast during this disturbing time. All the place names mentioned are real places in Belfast.
