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

a way of describing and comparing something by saying that it is something else

Exploring themes of love in 'You Are' and 'Mum Says She Loves Me'

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

‘You Are’ and ‘Mum Says She Loves Me’ are both poems written by ...

A poem Valerie wrote in primary school was published in a newspaper.

Valerie’s poems often include Caribbean dialects, humour and storytelling.

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

the repetition of the same sound found at the start of words close together

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

Together, we share moments of joy and triumph.

Which of the following is an example of metaphor?

What is the common theme explored through the poems, 'You are' and ‘Mum Says She Loves Me’?

a formal report written in a formal, structured manner

writing that uses creative, rhythmic language to express thoughts/feelings/ideas

Which of the following are examples of poetic devices?

What is a group of lines in a poem called? 

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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

Exploring themes of love in 'You Are' and 'Mum Says She Loves Me'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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