Reading and responding to John Lyons' poem 'Granny's Sugarcake'
I can read and respond to poems written by John Lyons, including the poem 'Granny's Sugarcake'.
Reading and responding to John Lyons' poem 'Granny's Sugarcake'
I can read and respond to poems written by John Lyons, including the poem 'Granny's Sugarcake'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Reading and rereading poems leads to a richer response and a greater understanding of language within the poem.
- The structure of a poem plays a crucial role in conveying the poet's message and evoking emotions in the reader.
- Language is how a poet expresses emotions, ideas and experiences using imagery, simile and other literary devices.
- A theme is a big idea, topic or message that recurs in a poem.
- Engaging in conversations about poems allows us to make connections with our own lives and the world around us.
Common misconception
There is only one correct interpretation of a poem.
Emphasise to pupils that each reader brings their unique perspective, experiences and emotions to the poem. There is no 'right or wrong'.
Keywords
Poem - a piece of writing that uses creative and rhythmic language to express thoughts, feelings or ideas
Structure - refers to the way a poem is organised or put together, including elements such as stanzas, lines, rhyme scheme and overall form
Language - includes the words, phrases and techniques used by the poet to convey meaning, evoke emotions and create imagery within the poem
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
where the sounds are similar but not identical
pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem
overall pattern of rhymes in a poem
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a vibrant, living space
beneath the glowing moon
with the early morn
echoes forevermore