Poetry of place
Why this, why now
In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform classic and contemporary poetry about a range of settings. They explore imagery and form, whilst developing personal responses and comparing poems. Finally, pupils write their own poem about a place of significance.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Poetry of place
In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform classic and contemporary poetry about a range of settings. They explore imagery and form, whilst developing personal responses and comparing poems. Finally, pupils write their own poem about a place of significance.
12 lessons- Performing the poem 'London' by William Blake
- Reading and responding to 'No. 115 Dreams' by Jackie Kay
- Reading and responding to 'Tempest Avenue' by Ian McMillan
- Exploring imagery in 'London' by William Blake
- Writing a poem about a place
- Exploring imagery in 'Eastbourne' by Joseph Coelho
- Exploring form in 'London' by William Blake
- Comparing two poems on similar themes, 'Richmond Park' & 'The Old Farmer's Song'
- Developing background knowledge about 'London' by William Blake
- Exploring impact in 'London' by William Blake
- Exploring imagery in 'The City of my birth' by Karl Nova
- Performing the poem 'The City of my birth' by Karl Nova