- Year 6
Exploring imagery in 'Eastbourne' by Joseph Coelho
I can describe some of the key imagery used in a poem depicting a coastal setting.
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- Year 6
Exploring imagery in 'Eastbourne' by Joseph Coelho
I can describe some of the key imagery used in a poem depicting a coastal setting.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- ‘Eastbourne’ was written by Joseph Coelho; it describes a walk that the poet/speaker takes along a pebbly beach.
- Eastbourne is a Victorian resort town on England’s southeast coast.
- In the poem, Coelho uses vivid imagery to describe the setting to the reader or listener.
- The use of positive imagery creates a peaceful and serene atmosphere as the poet/speaker reflects on their day.
Keywords
Imagery - the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience for the reader or listener
Atmosphere - the feeling or mood created in a section or whole of a text
Visual - relating to the sense of sight
Aural - relating to the sense of hearing
Tactile - relating to the sense of touch
Common misconception
Pupils may not understand abstract imagery.
It may be useful to discuss abstract nouns before the session. Abstract imagery can be defined as descriptions that evoke ideas, emotions or concepts rather than concrete, physical objects.
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