Not My Business by Niyi Osundare

They picked Akanni up one morning
Beat him soft like clay
And stuffed him down the belly
Of a waiting jeep.
                            What business of mine is it
                            So long they don't take the yam
                            From my savouring mouth?

They came one night
Booted the whole house awake
And dragged Danladi out,
Then off to a lengthy absence.
                           What business of mine is it
                           So long they don't take the yam
                           From my savouring mouth?

Chinwe went to work one day
Only to find her job was gone:
No query, no warning, no probe -  
Just one neat sack for a stainless record.
                           What business of mine is it
                           So long they don't take the yam
                           From my savouring mouth?

And then one evening
As I sat down to eat my yam
A knock on the door froze my hungry hand.
The jeep was waiting on my bewildered lawn
Waiting, waiting in its usual silence.

S1 Targets for chapter summaries

THIS Friday 27 JanuarySummaries completed up to chapter 12

NEXT Wednesday 01 FebruarySummaries completed up to chapter 16

NEXT Friday 03 FebruaryAll done! Hand in.

Higher Prelim

Good luck to you all on Monday! I will be thinking of you all as you revise, revise, revise this weekend.

Here's a very simple explanation of what happens in Fern Hill. Some of you might find it helpful.

Remember: revise both Macbeth and Fern Hill carefully, ensuring you've mastered the main quotations. Don't forget to eat plenty of healthy food, drink lots of water, and get some sleep. Those things all play a big role in success.

Int 1 Prelim

Good luck tomorrow, everyone!

Just a reminder: REVISE, REVISE, REVISE.

In particular, you should be revising Telephone Conversation, which is a very manageable piece which you know well. Look over your notes again, and try redoing the practice essay you first did about the poem, or look to past papers. Remember to start with a plan, and work from there.

You've had some more Close Reading practice, so just get there on time and give it your best shot!

You can do it!

PS. REVISE!