refers to the emotion expressed by the poet towards the reader, enhancing the mood or atmosphere of the poem

words and phrases used to vividly convey sensory details, emotions or experiences

the use of simile and personification to paint vivid pictures for the reader

British English CC

Writing a free verse poem about weather inspired by John Lyons' poems

English

Learning about the poet John Lyons

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

Comparing John Lyons' poems ‘Happy Hummingbird Food’ and ‘Tadpole Comets’

Analysing the poem 'Carib Nightfall' by John Lyons

Performing poems written by the poet John Lyons

Generating vocabulary for a weather-themed poem

Publishing and performing a free verse poem in the style of John Lyons

Analysing 'Carnival Dance Lesson' by John Lyons and generating vocabulary

Writing a free verse poem inspired by John Lyons' poem 'Carnival Dance Lesson'

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. 

In this unit, pupils learn about the poet John Lyons. They read a variety of John Lyons' poems, analysing and comparing them and choosing one poem to perform. Finally, pupils write their own free verse poems, inspired by John Lyons' poetry.

John Lyons poetry

Which of the following are typically found in John Lyons' poems?

Which of the following are typical aspects of a free verse poem?

True or false? There is always repetition in free verse poems.

Which adjective best fits the blank in the following sentence? __________ stars were dotted across the sky like diamonds.

Which verb best fits the blank in the following sentence? The sun was __________ like a hot ball of gas.

Which noun phrase best fits the blank in the following sentence? The __________ drifted gracefully like dancers.

Which noun phrase best describes a hot Caribbean sun?

Which phrase best describes a heavy downpour?

Which phrase best describes a strong wind?

Which phrase best describes the stars that could fill a night sky?

Match the elements in the natural world with their corresponding descriptive vocabulary.

sipping sweet nectar from flowers in bloom

Match the animals in John Lyons' poems to their corresponding descriptive vocabulary.

Starter Quiz

Which noun phrase best describes a hot Caribbean sun?