Mighty Mountains, Swirling Seas
Band 11/Lime
(Author) Valerie BloomPoems inspired by the world all around us. - Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. - Text type--a poetry book. - Pages 30 and 31 tie many of the poems together in a reader response page that shows the river's journey to the sea, and can be used as a prompt for speaking and listening activities. - Curriculum links--Geography: "Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key physical features, including beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season and weather."
Valerie Bloom
Valerie Bloom is a Jamaican poet known for her collection "Hot Like Fire" which explores Caribbean culture and identity through vibrant verse and rhythmic language. Her work celebrates the richness of Jamaican patois and folklore, making her a significant voice in contemporary Caribbean literature.