1) 'Checking Out Me History' explores the negative impact of colonialism on education a) when Agard makes the point that mixed race children in a colony such as Guyana were not taught about their own cultural history b) when Agard criticises the way that he was taught nursery rhymes as if he was childish and unintellectual 2) The way that 'Checking Out Me History' suggests how the persona had an inadequate sense of his own identity because his culture was devalued at school a) is a powerful criticism of cultural imperialism b) is a powerful criticism of postcolonialism 3) 'Checking Out Me History' aims to give back status to disempowered black historical figures, promoting the teaching of history from a) colonial perspectives b) postcolonial perspectives 4) Agard chooses to write his poem in Afro-Caribbean dialect (Creole) rather than standard English in order to a) valorise the voice of his culture b) show the reader that this is not just a stereotypical poem 5) Agard uses end-rhyme to link 'history' and 'identity' in order to suggest a) that his sense of identity as a black man has been lost in the mists of history b) that people's strong and proud sense of identity relies on an understanding of their cultural history 6) Agard uses a motif of light, such as 'star' 'sunrise' and 'beacon' to suggest that a) history lessons can light up our lives b) strong, positive role models can enlighten people about their culture and identity

Checking Out Me History by John Agard

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