Worksheet: Family Bonds - Climbing My Grandfather
English
GCSE
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~18 mins
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This worksheet explores the poem 'Climbing My Grandfather' within a science fiction thematic context, encouraging comprehension and analysis of poetic techniques and themes for GCSE students.
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Worksheet: Family Bonds - Climbing My Grandfather
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In the poem 'Climbing My Grandfather', the speaker reflects on their relationship with their grandfather, depicted as a towering, mysterious figure. The poet employs vivid imagery and metaphor to explore themes of heritage, memory, and personal growth. Imagine a science fiction setting where the grandfather is a cybernetic being or a spaceship representing familial history. The poem’s imagery can be reinterpreted as navigating through a futuristic landscape, where climbing signifies an ascent into understanding the past or unlocking hidden knowledge. The phrase 'his thick skin' could metaphorically refer to a protective armour, while 'the slow pulse of the universe' underlines a cosmic scale of connection. The poem invites readers to consider how relationships can be both grounded in reality and expanded into the infinite possibilities of science fiction worlds.
1.
Identify the metaphor used in the phrase 'his thick skin' and explain its significance in the context of the poem.
[2 marks]2.
How does the imagery of 'climbing' contribute to the overall theme of the poem?
[2 marks]3.
In a science fiction interpretation, how might the 'grandfather' be depicted? Choose the most appropriate option.
Aa) An ancient alien artefact
Bb) A spaceship representing family history
Cc) A robot guardian
Dd) A virtual reality simulation
4.
Analyze how the poet uses imagery to suggest a sense of scale and grandeur in the relationship.
[6 marks]5.
What literary technique is illustrated by the phrase 'the slow pulse of the universe', and what effect does it create?
[2 marks]6.
Consider the theme of heritage. How can this theme be expanded through a science fiction perspective in your own words?
[4 marks]7.
Describe how the poet’s use of a first-person perspective influences the reader’s understanding of the relationship.
[2 marks]8.
If you were to write a science fiction poem inspired by 'Climbing My Grandfather', what futuristic image would you include to symbolise family bonds?
9.
Reflect on how the poem's themes might change if set in a distant future universe. Write a brief paragraph.
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- 12/31/2025
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