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

the point of view from which the poet writes, influencing the way events or ideas are portrayed and understood

the process of understanding and assigning meaning to a poem

a form of poetry consisting of five lines, typically with a specific syllable count or pattern

Reading and performing 'Blackbird' by John Foster &'Hawk Roosting' by Ted Hughes

English

In this unit, pupils read and analysed classic and contemporary poetry about animals, exploring structure, form and language, whilst developing personal responses. In 'Poetry of Place', pupils build on this knowledge, reading and analysing classic and contemporary poetry that evokes a strong sense of place.

In 'Poetry inspired by weather', pupils read and responded to a range of poetry linked to weather, exploring form, structure and language, whilst developing personal responses. In 'Poetry inspired by animals', pupils build on this knowledge, reading and analysing classic and contemporary poetry about animals, exploring structure, form and language, whilst developing personal responses.

In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform classic and contemporary poetry about animals by a range of different poets. They explore form, structure and language, whilst developing personal responses. Finally, pupils use a range of strategies to support learning poetry by heart.

Poetry inspired by animals

when a line in poetry continues onto the next line without pause

the point of view from which the poet writes

reflections that we make about a poem after reading or listening to it

'Hawk Roosting' is written by which poet?

searching for food or provisions, typically in the wild

Which is the most suitable definition of the word **roosting**?

Match the following key terms to their definitions.

Hawks can only catch their food in the air.

Which of the following are true about hawks?

The hawk rests on a perch, with a view over the woodland.

The hawk describes how it is a very accomplished killer.

The hawk does not want its situation to change.

Put the following events found in the poem ‘Hawk Roosting’ in order. 

The hawk spotted its prey with pinpoint accuracy.

My wings spread wide as I soar through the boundless sky.

With wings outstretched, the hawk gracefully navigated the currents of the wind.

In the silence of the forest, I am the silent hunter, unseen yet ever watchful.

Which of the following is written in first-person perspective?

With each beat of my heart, I feel the pulse of the earth beneath me.

From my lofty perch, I survey the world below with keen eyes.

As the hawk descended, the smaller creatures scattered in fear.

In the golden light of dawn, the silhouette of the hawk painted against the sky.

Which of the following is written in third-person perspective?

a text that contains multiple poems by one author

poetry with a specific structure, rhyme and meter

the way the information is organised on the page

What is a suitable definition of a fixed verse poem?

Which of the following are types of birds?

when a line in poetry continues onto the next line without pause or punctuation

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

to find out more about a topic or idea, using reliable sources

Which of the following is a suitable definition for enjambment?

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

Reading and performing 'Blackbird' by John Foster &'Hawk Roosting' by Ted Hughes

Lesson outcome

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