a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text

the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience for the reader or listener

feeling a part of something, whether it's the natural world or a shared human experience

a sense of optimism or expectation for something positive in the future

Exploring themes of belonging and hope in 'Forest' & 'The Colours of My Dreams'

English

In this unit, pupils read and respond to a range of poems that explore personal experiences: feelings and relationships. In 'Poetry of Place', pupils build on these experiences, reading and analysing classic and contemporary poetry that evokes a strong sense of place, before writing their own.

In 'Poetry inspired by weather’, pupils wrote their own poems based on the theme of weather, exploring a range of forms and poetic devices.  In ’Poetry about personal experiences’, pupils build on these experiences, writing poems linked to their own feelings, relationships and experiences. 

Poetry about personal experiences

‘Forest’ and ‘The Colour of My Dreams’ are poems written by {{}}.

Which season is the poem ‘Forest’ set in?

the similarity of sounds between the ending syllables of words

a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human

a comparison between two things by stating that one thing is another

the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience

a sense of optimism for something positive in the future

Match the keywords to the correct definitions.

How many verses are there in ‘The Colour of My Dreams’?

Which colours are mentioned explicitly in ‘The Colours of My Dreams’?

True or false? Poems only have one message or meaning.

a poetic device that uses words that imitate or suggest the sound they describe

the repeated use of sounds, words, phrases or structural elements

the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience 

Imagery in poetry refers to which of the following?

The frost painted delicate patterns on the windowpane.

Silent snow settled on the shimmering surface.

The icy grip of winter refused to release its hold on the land.

Frosty flakes fell softly on the frozen ground

Which of the following are examples of personification?

 a suggestion for a text that is suited to a reader's age and interests

initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text

the ability to understand other people’s feelings and points of view

What is the definition of an **impression**?

Which of the following words are associated with winter?

Introduction

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