Section A: Reading
Reading Poetry
2 Thinking about meaning
Student Book Page 60
Activity
2
Study the poem ‘Not my Business’ by Niyi Osundare on page 59.
Complete the following chart by showing:
whether you agree or disagree with the statement
the reason(s) for your decision.
Statement
It’s about violence in
society.
The poet is criticising
people who don’t help
others.
It shows that when
you’re hungry you
can’t risk standing up
for your neighbours.
It’s set in a society
where the people in
power treat others
unfairly.
It’s set in a country
where people live in
fear.
Akanni, Danladi and
Chinwe must all have
done bad things.
It shows that you have
to look after yourself.
Agree/Disagree
Reason(s)