Learning intentions Develop a deeper insight into and understanding of the theme of relationships.
Writing With Purpose Read and write articles, reviews and personal essays with the theme of relationships.
Poetry and Song Study a selection of poems that deal with different types of relationships.
Fiction Analyse the development of relationships that are both positive and negative.
Discuss
Stage and Screen Encounter special relationships portrayed in drama.
Media and Advertising Enhance your understanding of how powerful a relationship can be.
Language Skills Learn about prepositions. Understand the correct use of ‘there’, ‘they’re’ and ‘their’.
1. What do these images have in common? 2. Which image do you feel best represents relationships? 3. Why did you choose this image? 4. What are the different types of relationships people can have?
Create
Write your own defi nition of relationships in the space provided on page 72 of your Portfolio, by completing the sentence ‘Relationships are ...’. You will return to this defi nition later on.
