'The Listeners': reading
Why this, why now
In this unit, pupils read and respond to the poem, 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare. They learn about the poet and examine the structure and language in the poem. Finally, pupils explore the imagery used and the key themes from the poem.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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'The Listeners': reading
In this unit, pupils read and respond to the poem, 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare. They learn about the poet and examine the structure and language in the poem. Finally, pupils explore the imagery used and the key themes from the poem.
5 lessons- Identifying key themes in 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare
- Examining structure and language in 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare
- First impressions and engaging with 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare
- Understanding new vocabulary in 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare
- Reading and responding to 'The Listeners' by Walter de la Mare