a question asked that does not expect an answer, but rather makes a point or creates emphasis

the pattern of rhyming words or sounds at the end of each line in a poem, often represented using letters to indicate the rhyme pattern (e.g., AABB, ABAB)

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

Reading and responding to 'First Snow' by John Mole

English

In this unit, pupils read and responded to a range of poems that link to the weather, exploring form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own. 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 'John Lyons Poetry', pupils read and responded to a range of poems by John Lyons, exploring form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own. In 'Poetry inspired by weather', pupils build on these experiences, reading and responding to a range of poems that link to the weather.  They explore form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own.

In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform four different poems associated with weather. They discuss the poetic devices used and explore structure and imagery. Finally, they write their own poems inspired by the weather.

Poetry inspired by weather

Which perspective is the poem 'First Snow' written in?

a question asked that does not expect an answer

the pattern of rhyming words at the end of each line in a poem

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

‘First Snow’ has five verses with __________ lines in each.

The narrator notices that it has snowed “unexpectedly”.

Snow is continuing to fall onto the ground.

Order the following events that occur in the poem.

True or False? The rhyme scheme of the poem 'First Snow' is ABBA.

Which objects is the snow compared to in the poem?

What words are usually associated with the noun **snow**?

 to communicate a message directly or indirectly

initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text

a lesson that can be learnt from a story or experience

What is the most appropriate definition of an **impression**?

True or False? All poems in a poetry collection have to be created by the same poet.

Who is the poet of 'When the Wind Blows'?

 the loudness or softness of the voice when speaking or reading a poem

a single line or a group of lines within a poem

 the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of verse

**Rhythm** in poetry refers to which of the following?

a punctuation mark used to express strong emotion

Introduction

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