to learn something in such a way that you can say it from memory

creating mental images or associations related to the poem's content

to speak or perform a poem aloud from memory, allowing the words and rhythm to be heard and appreciated

Learning animal poetry by heart

English

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

Reading and responding to 'The Tyger' by William Blake

Performing 'The Tyger' by William Blake

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

to speak or perform a poem aloud from memory

True or false? Physical movement can support readers in remembering the rhythm and flow of a poem.

using our body to support remembering the meter and flow of the poem

linking illustrations, or associated images, with the poem

Complete the following line from the poem: "Burnt the __________ of thine eyes?"

Complete the following line from the poem: "Could frame thy __________ symmetry?"

True or false? Learning poetry by heart offers a range of benefits, both emotionally and academically.

True or false? The poet of 'The Tyger' is William Blake.

The Thought Fox: Collected Animal Poems, Vol. 4

Which collection of poetry is 'The Tyger' from?

something eternal or not subject to death

tendons or connective tissues in the body

Which of the following definitions best describes an **anvil**?

Which of the following words in the poem **do not** rhyme in modern pronunciation?

Which of the following adjectives best describes the atmosphere of the poem?

Complete the following line from the poem: "Tyger Tyger, burning __________?"

Starter Quiz

True or false? The poet of 'The Tyger' is William Blake.