Analyse language in 'Singh Song!'

In this worksheet, students will practise analysing language in 'Singh Song!', (part of the 'Love and Relationships anthology' cluster of poems).

Key stage: KS 4

Year: GCSE

GCSE Subjects: English Literature

GCSE Boards: AQA

Curriculum topic: Poetry

Curriculum subtopic: Love and Relationships: 'Singh Song!'

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Worksheet Overview

Want to practice your language analysis in 'Singh Song!'?

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Good! You've come to the right place. All you need to do is refer to the poem 'Singh Song!' in your anthology!

To quickly recap: Written by Daljit Nagra, Singh Song! is about a British Indian man who is speaking about his life, which revolves around working in a corner shop. He often neglects the shop to spend time with his new wife.

The speaker states that the customers complain about the neglectful state of the shop, but he doesn't care! As long as he can spend time with his wife, he's happy and content.

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Take notes as you do this activity. It'll definitely help you absorb more information if you're writing down the new things you learn. Take your time and absorb the teacher's explanations; they are full of helpful gems!

You should always refer to your own text when working through these examples. These quotations are for reference only.

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