a piece of writing that uses creative and rhythmic language to express thoughts, feelings or ideas

refers to the way a poem is organised or put together, including elements such as stanzas, lines, rhyme scheme and overall form

includes the words, phrases and techniques used by the poet to convey meaning, evoke emotions and create imagery within the poem

Reading and responding to John Lyons' poem 'Granny's Sugarcake'

English

In "John Lyons Poetry: Reading", pupils learned about the poet John Lyons and responded and reflected on some of his poems. In "Poetry about Personal Experiences: Reading", pupils will reflect on their own experiences on a range of complex themes.

In 'Poet Focus: Joseph Coelho', pupils learned about the poet Joseph Coelho and read and analysed some of his poems. In this unit, pupils will extend their knowledge of famous poets by learning about another, John Lyons. 

John Lyons poetry

Where was John Lyons born and brought up?

What is the dialect of Trinidad and Tobago?

Who is the family member in John Lyon's poem 'Granny's Sugarcake'?

Which of the following are key components of reading aloud?

Match part of these lines to their corresponding rhyming couplets.

Which of the following aspects is important when reading poetry aloud?

exploring the emotions and imagery conveyed

analysing the historical context of the poem

What contributes the most to the enjoyment of poetry?

What is the purpose of repetition in poetry?

True or false? Capital letters and full stops are necessary in poetry.

where the sounds are similar but not identical

pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem

Match the different types of rhyme in poetry to their meanings.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Reading and responding to John Lyons' poem 'Granny's Sugarcake'

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.