Exploring imagery in 'Eastbourne' by Joseph Coelho
Copyrighted materials: to view and download resources from this lesson, you’ll need to be in the UK and
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe some of the key imagery used in a poem depicting a coastal setting.
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.
Teacher tip
To better contextualise the setting, you may wish to show pupils a reading of the poem at its location, which can be found online.
Equipment
You need a copy of the poem ‘Eastbourne’, which is available in the additional materials for this lesson.
Licence
Sign in to continue
Our content remains 100% free, but to access certain copyrighted materials, you'll need to sign in. This ensures we’re both staying within the rules.
P.S. Signing in also gives you more ways to make the most of Oak like unit downloads!
