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- Year 1
Reading 'BEwARe!' by James Carter
I can listen to and discuss 'BEwARe!'.
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- Year 1
Reading 'BEwARe!' by James Carter
I can listen to and discuss 'BEwARe!'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- James Carter tries to create pictures in the listener's head.
- Descriptions using onomatopoeia, verbs and nouns help to imagine how the bear sounds, looks and moves.
- These words can be spoken with expression and intonation.
- Poems feel different to read depending on their rhythm.
- The way we read a poem can make it entertaining for people listening.
Keywords
Onomatopoeia - a type of word that sounds like what it describes
Rhythm - the pattern of sounds that makes a poem flow and sometimes feel musical
Description - using words to help someone imagine what something is like
Imagination - forming a thought or picture of something or someone that is not actually there
Common misconception
Depending on the abilities of the pupils, Task B may be too challenging.
Have an adult read the poem out loud to the children and the children echo read while also adding some of the actions and voices.
To help you plan your year 1 English lesson on: Reading 'BEwARe!' by James Carter, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 English lesson on: Reading 'BEwARe!' by James Carter, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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