Year 8

Romantic poetry and paired texts: Nature poetry

Lessons (4)

  • In this lesson, we will examine the imagery and symbolism of Matthew Hollis' poem 'Causeway'. We will consider how imagery can make us imagine a location and the way that symbolism can convey a powerful message - in this case, a message about our choices around climate change.
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  • In this lesson, we will analyse the imagery and structural features of Mackinnon's poem. We will consider what the message of the poem is and how this is conveyed through the way the poem has been structured.
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  • In this lesson, we will explore Zoe Mitchell's 'Sycamore Gap'. We will begin by looking at the real life Sycamore Gap, before considering the way that the poem is structured. Finally, we will consider the literal and metaphorical meaning of the poem.
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  • In this poem, we will see how a poet criticises modern society's relationship with the natural world. We will explore how the poet uses irony to convey his ideas around our obsession with capturing an image of nature, rather than actually appreciating its beauty.
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