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Words that Burn: Introductory Film
…   Explore the powerful connection between poetry and human rights with this introductory video to our Words that Burn learning resources. In this video, poet Deanna Rodger explores the connection
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… all around the world. It doesn’t matter what religion or race you are or what language you speak, everyone has a voice that should be heard."                                                                      Year 8 Student,
Session 10: words that burn
… Part of the Words That Burn poetry education series for secondary and further education students. You can also select additional film clips for … Amyra León and Sarah Crossan make a difference for
A Poet's Guide to Teaching Words that Burn
Words That Burn is Amnesty International’s poetry project. It enables young people to explore human rights through the power of words and to create their own work. Written by the award
Session 2: being me
… © Raise The Bar 2016. Reproduced with the permission of Raise The Bar. Part of the Words That Burn poetry education series for secondary and further education students. See guidance on safeguarding and
Session 1: being heard
… Walt Whitman, Elsa Wiezell, Grace Nichols, Sarah Crossan, Oscar Wilde, Martin Niemöller, Rachel Rooney Part of the Words That Burn poetry education series for secondary and further education students.
Session 4: change
… Part of the Words That Burn poetry education series for secondary and further education students. See guidance on safeguarding and copyright.   Back to main Words That
Session 7: speak up
… Part of the Words That Burn poetry education series for secondary and further education students. See guidance on safeguarding and copyright. Back to main Words That
Session 6: dignity
… Part of the Words That Burn poetry education series for secondary and further education students. See guidance on safeguarding and copyright.   Back to main Words That
Session 8: power
… Freedom by Inja © Amnesty International Part of the Words That Burn poetry education series for secondary and further education students. See guidance on safeguarding and copyright.   …