refers to the emotion expressed by the poet towards the reader, enhancing the mood or atmosphere of the poem

words and phrases used to vividly convey sensory details, emotions or experiences

the use of simile and personification to paint vivid pictures for the reader

Writing a free verse poem about weather inspired by John Lyons' poems

English

In "John Lyons Poetry: Reading", pupils learned about the poet John Lyons and responded and reflected on some of his poems. In "Poetry about Personal Experiences: Reading", pupils will reflect on their own experiences on a range of complex themes.

In 'Poet Focus: Joseph Coelho', pupils learned about the poet Joseph Coelho and read and analysed some of his poems. In this unit, pupils will extend their knowledge of famous poets by learning about another, John Lyons. 

John Lyons poetry: reading

Which of the following are typically found in John Lyons' poems?

Which of the following are typical aspects of a free verse poem?

True or false? There is always repetition in free verse poems.

Which adjective best fits the blank in the following sentence? __________ stars were dotted across the sky like diamonds.

Which verb best fits the blank in the following sentence? The sun was __________ like a hot ball of gas.

Which noun phrase best fits the blank in the following sentence? The __________ drifted gracefully like dancers.

Which noun phrase best describes a hot Caribbean sun?

Which phrase best describes a heavy downpour?

Which phrase best describes a strong wind?

Which phrase best describes the stars that could fill a night sky?

Match the elements in the natural world with their corresponding descriptive vocabulary.

sipping sweet nectar from flowers in bloom

Match the animals in John Lyons' poems to their corresponding descriptive vocabulary.

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