a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text

the use of objects, actions or ideas to represent deeper meanings or concepts

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

Reading and responding to 'The Tyger' by William Blake

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

Reading, responding to&performing 'A Bird came down the Walk' by Emily Dickinson

Reading and performing 'The Snow Leopard' by Philip Gross

Exploring human relationships with animals through poetry

Reading and responding to 'Pike' by Ted Hughes

Reading and performing 'Blackbird' by John Foster &'Hawk Roosting' by Ted Hughes

Introduction to 'The Tyger' by William Blake

Performing 'The Tyger' by William Blake

Learning animal poetry by heart

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 objects, actions or ideas to represent deeper meanings

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

Match the following keywords to their definitions.

Another word for the atmosphere of a poem is the ...

Which of the following traits can be associated with the lamb?

True or false? The tiger is described as weak.

the tiger is depicted in its natural habitat

the tiger's presence evokes feelings of fear

questions are used in the poem about the origin of the tiger

Match each theme to how it is conveyed in the text.

True or false? The questions raised in the poem are all answered.

True or false? William Blake's writing was influenced by the Industrial Revolution.

Which two creatures are mentioned in the poem 'The Tyger'?

Which of the following words from the poem rhyme?

True or false? The poem describes a hunt between a tiger and its prey.

Which themes are frequently found in William Blake's poetry?

Reading and responding to 'The Tyger' by William Blake

Lesson outcome