the mood created in a section or whole of a text

the loudness or softness of the voice when speaking or reading a poem

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

a movement that helps express an idea or meaning

Performing 'There are things that lurk in the library' by Joseph Coelho

English

In this unit, pupils have analysed several poems by Joseph Coelho, looking for any similarities and common themes. In 'Poetry inspired by weather’, pupils will follow a similar path, but using the poet John Lyons. 

In 'Humourous Poetry’, pupils looked at a range of poems and how the poets used poetic devices to create humour. In this unit, pupils will focus on Joseph Coelho's poems and how he creates humour in his poems. ’

Poet focus: Joseph Coelho

True or false? Poems are not for performing.

Fill in the blank. An __________ is a group of people gathered together to watch or listen to a performance. 

True or false? We do not need to think about how we will deliver our poem.  

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the mood created in a section or whole of a text.

True or false? Volume refers to the loudness or softness of the voice when speaking or reading a poem.

Match these to show what varying the volume or pace of our voice can do.

True or false? 'Overheard in a Tower Block' was Joseph Coelho's first published book of poetry.

The poet describes the mysterious presence of “things” hiding in the library.

The poet tells the reader that there are stories inside them.

The poet advises the reader to craft their personal story carefully.

Put the following events that occur in the poem in order.

Which of these is a definiton for the word 'lurk'?

True or false? Everyone will have the same feelings and impressions from a poem.

Which of these are examples of figurative language? 

True or false? Personification is a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human. 

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Performing 'There are things that lurk in the library' by Joseph Coelho

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.