My tongue is divided into two

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• Leerjaar 4

My tongue is divided into two

Learning goals

By the end of the lesson,

• You will understand the background of Quique Avilés
  
• You will understand the significance of language, especially bilingualism
  
• You will understand the terms metaphor and personification
  

tongue

Your mother tongue determines who you are as a person.

What is a metaphor?

What is personification?

We'll read the poem together

What does the author mean with "a border patrol runs through the middle"?

1. He works at customs (= de douane)
2. He feels restricted by the language barriers.
3. He is afraid for customs.

Why does the poet use repetition?

1. To add length to the poem.
2. He doesn't know any other words.
3. To add power and emphasis.

Let's have a look at the questions

What is the message of the poem

Learning goals

By the end of the lesson,

• You will understand the background of Quique Avilés
  
• You will understand the significance of language, especially bilingualism
  
• You will understand the terms metaphor and personification
  

My tongue is divided into two

a border patrol runs through the middle

frisking words

asking for proper identification

checking for pronunciation

I like my tongue

it says what feels right

I like my tongue

it says what feels right