the point of view or position from which the poet writes, influencing the way events or ideas are portrayed and understood

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 repeated use of sounds, words, phrases or structural elements that are repeated for emphasis or for a particular effect

Exploring form in 'London' by William Blake

English

In ’Poetry of place’, pupils explored a sense of place and wrote about settings significant to them. In ’No Country and Frizzy: graphic novels exploring identity and belonging', pupils will explore how identity and belonging can be portrayed through settings and characterisation in the graphic novel form.

In 'Poetry about migration', pupils explored poetry through music lyrics describing a person's thoughts, feelings and emotions. In ’Poetry of Place’, pupils engage with a range of settings through several poets and their work.

Poetry of place

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

the point of view or position from which the poet writes

the repeated use of sounds, words, phrases or structural elements

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'London'?

"I wander through each chartered street”

Which line from the poem is written in first person perspective?

Which of the following words are repeated throughout the poem?

The poem contains examples of repetition.

The poem does not contain examples of repetition.

shows how the narrator is surrounded by sounds of suffering

emphasises how controlled everything in the city is

suggests that the negative experiences are universal

Match each example of repetition to the impact that it has on the reader or listener.

You walk through the crowded, dirty streets of London.

You notice the blackened walls of the church.

Which of the following are written in first person perspective?

You observe the misery of the city's inhabitants.

You hear the cries of chimney-sweepers and soldiers.

She sees the sorrow in every face she meets.

He wanders through the crowded, dirty streets of London.

Which of the following are written in second person perspective?

He notices the blackened walls of the church.

He observes the misery of the city's inhabitants.

I shudder at hearing the cursing of others.

Which of the following are written in third person perspective?

Which of the following words from the poem rhyme?

The Thought Fox: Collected Animal Poems Vol 4

The poem 'London' is from which collection of poetry?

True or false? All poems must have a strong beat and rhythm.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

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

Exploring form in 'London' by William Blake

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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