Understanding the poem - Checking out me History by John Agard

Open Ended

How might John Agard's personal experiences with colonial education and cultural identity influence the themes and tone of 'Checking Out Me History'?

Multiple Choice

Why is it significant to study poems like 'Checking Out Me History' by John Agard in the context of power and conflict?

• They provide entertainment value only.

• They help us understand how history and identity can be shaped by those in power.

• They focus solely on European history.

• They do not address issues of oppression or cultural identity.

Multiple Choice

Which historical figure is described as a 'beacon of the Haitian Revolution' in the poem 'Checking Out Me History'?

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

• Nanny de Maroon

• Shaka de great Zulu

• Mary Seacole

Multiple Select

Which of the following are referenced as examples of black historical figures in 'Checking Out Me History'?

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

• Florence Nightingale

• Nanny de Maroon

• Mary Seacole

Open Ended

Explain how the use of repetition in the phrase 'Dem tell me' contributes to the tone of the poem 'Checking Out Me History'.

Open Ended

How does Agard use language and imagery to convey the impact of colonialism on personal identity in 'Checking Out Me History'?

Multiple Choice

Which poem is compared to 'Checking Out Me History' for its use of lexis from the semantic field of injury and oppression of identity?

• Ozymandias

• The Emigrée

• London

• Remains

Open Ended

Reflecting on the poem 'Checking Out Me History' by John Agard, how do you think the speaker's experience of learning history shaped his sense of identity?