the mood created in a section or whole of a text

the point-of-view or position from which the reader reads, influencing the way events or ideas are portrayed and understood

when a line in poetry continues onto the next line without pause or punctuation, creating a sense of flow

the speed or rhythm at which a poem is read or performed

a movement that helps express an idea or meaning

Reading and responding to 'Tempest Avenue' by Ian McMillan

English

In ’Poetry of place’, pupils explored a sense of place and wrote about settings significant to them. In ’No Country and Frizzy: graphic novels exploring identity and belonging', pupils will explore how identity and belonging can be portrayed through settings and characterisation in the graphic novel form.

In 'Poetry about migration', pupils explored poetry through music lyrics describing a person's thoughts, feelings and emotions. In ’Poetry of Place’, pupils engage with a range of settings through several poets and their work.

In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform classic and contemporary poetry about a range of settings. They explore imagery and form, whilst developing personal responses and comparing poems. Finally, pupils write their own poem about a place of significance.

Poetry of place

the point-of-view or position from which the reader reads

Match these keywords to their definitions.

Mr Lowe is cycling to the pit to begin work.

The poet/speaker’s son is finally asleep

The poet/speaker’s mother lives on the same street.

Which of the following statements are true?

True or false? The poem 'Tempest Avenue' uses enjambment.

‘Tempest Avenue’ is written from which perspective?

True or false? When performing a poem, you should include gestures to describe every action or event.

True or false? Everyone responds to a poem in the same way.

Which of the following are senses that could be appealed to when reading poetry with imagery?

they, them, their, theirs, he, she, it, him, her, his, hers, its

Match the types of perspective to some of the pronouns associated with them.

What perspective is the following written in? "You walk along the winding path."

What perspective is the following written in? "I stand alone beneath the starry sky."

What perspective is the following written in? "She watches from the window sill."

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet