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

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

the process of understanding and assigning meaning to a poem

Reading and performing 'The Snow Leopard' by Philip Gross

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

repetition of the same sound at the start of words that are close

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

Match these keywords to their definitions.

Snow leopards are found in tropical rainforests.

Snow leopards have thick, fur coats to help them stay warm in cold habitats.

Snow leopards are found in mountainous regions of Central and South Asia.

Which of the following are true about the snow leopard?

True or false? Tahr are a type of wild goat found in the mountainous regions of Asia.

loose rock debris on a steep slope or at the base of a cliff

Match the following words to their definitions.

The snow leopard lies still, “crouched”.

The snow leopard targets one of the wild goats (tahr).

The tahr escapes, leaving the leopard “stranded”.

Put the following events found in the poem ‘The Snow Leopard’ in the correct order.

rhetorical question (asked for effect or to make a point)

closed question (which is answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no')

leading question (suggests a particular answer)

What type of question does the poet end the poem on?

Who is the author of the poem 'A Bird came down to the Walk'?

True or false? A personal response is the same for every reader or listener.

an animal that is hunted, killed, and consumed by another animal for food

an animal that hunts, kills, and consumes other animals for food

a creature that feeds directly on plants or plant matter

Which of these definitions best describes a predator?

True or false? Enjambment is when a line in poetry continues onto the next line without pause or punctuation.

Which words best describe this landscape?

a group of lines within a poem that form a distinct group

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

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

Which of the following definitions best describes alliteration?

Introduction

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