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- Year 4
Introduction to the poet Laura Mucha
I can share my initial response to the poem and read it aloud.
- Year 4
Introduction to the poet Laura Mucha
I can share my initial response to the poem and read it aloud.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A poet uses language to express ideas, thoughts and feelings in a creative way.
- Laura Mucha is an English writer and award-winning poet.
- ‘Dear Ugly Sisters’ is Laura Mucha’s debut poetry collection for children.
- The poem ‘Dear Ugly Sisters’ is presented as a goodbye letter from Cinderella to the ugly sisters.
Keywords
Poem - a piece of writing that uses creative and rhythmic language to express thoughts, feelings or ideas
Poet - a writer who uses verse to convey emotions
Impression - initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text
Common misconception
Pupils may find it hard to identify the differences between the original Cinderella and the one in the poem.
Recap the traditional Cinderella story and how Cinderella is made to do all the chores. Highlight that she needed a prince to save her whereas in the poem she takes control of her own future.
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Explore more key stage 2 English lessons from the Laura Mucha: performance poetry unit, dive into the full primary English curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
You need a copy of the poem ‘Dear Ugly Sisters’ which is featured on page 8 in the 2020 Otter-Barry books edition of ‘Dear Ugly Sisters’ written by Laura Mucha for this lesson.
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