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

the mood created in a section or whole of a text

refers to initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a poem

Reading and responding to 'The Invaders' and 'Kingfisher' by John Foster

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

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

Match the following keywords to their definitions.

True or false? All readers' impressions of a poem will be the same.

John Foster has a collection of poems titled ‘Poetry Treasures'.

John Foster was born in the south of England.

John Foster’s poetry contains themes of nature.

Which of the following is true about the poet, John Foster?

fly in an aerial display called a murmuration

Which of the following is applicable to sparrows?

The kingfisher dives through the air, entering the water.

The kingfisher turns and makes its way back to the water’s surface.

Put the following events from the poem 'Kingfisher' into chronological order.

True or false? A silver fish is the prey in the poem.

the similarity of sounds between the ending syllables of words

a way of comparing two things using 'like' or 'as', highlighting similarities

a single line or a group of lines within a poem

What is the most appropriate definition of a simile?

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

the feeling or mood created in a section or whole of a text

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

What is the most appropriate definition of a metaphor?

The rain fell steadily from the grey clouds.

The flowers nodded their heads in agreement.

Time crept slowly forward, dragging its feet.

Which of the following poetry lines use personification?

introducing and inviting different speakers to the debate

creating the pictures, drawings, or images that connect to the poem

What is a poet responsible for when creating a poem?

What is an illustrator responsible for when creating a poem?

True or false? A poem can only have one theme.

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