Understanding how Clare presents nature in 'Sunday Dip'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Clare presents the experience of spending time in nature in ‘Sunday Dip’.
Key learning points
- Like other Romantics, Clare highlights the beauty of nature in his poem.
- The tone of 'Sunday Dip' is idyllic.
- ‘Sunday Dip' is a poem which which reflects the joy of spending time in nature.
- As well as the beauty of nature, Clare also reflects the simplicity of rural living in ‘Sunday Dip’.
Keywords
Idyllic - a place or experience which is extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful
Simplicity - the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do
Thronged - to be or go somewhere in very large numbers
Romanticism - an artistic movement from the late 18th and early 19th century, focused on emotions and nature
Common misconception
That simple poetry is not as good as complex poetry.
Arguably, good poetry creates an emotional response in the reader and evokes a particular image or impression.
Teacher tip
It would be useful for the pupils to try and read the poem aloud so that they can feel how the words sound and how that might relate to the sense of excitement and eagerness in the poem.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel Belonging anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Many poets writing in the 1800s were __________ poets.
Q2.The Romantic movement often wrote about nature as ...
Q3.Opening a poem with an image of light generally creates __________ tone.
Q4.Which of the following words creates a sense of peace and relaxation?
Q5.Which day of the week do we generally associate with rest?
Q6.Which of the following words are a synonym for 'happy'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is a summary of Clare's 'Sunday Dip'?
Q2.Clare's 'Sunday Dip' opens with the image of ...
Q3.'To be or go somewhere in very large numbers' is the definition of .
Q4.'The quality or condition of being easy to understand or do' is the definition of .
Q5.John Clare was a poet.
Q6.'A place or experience which is extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful' is the definition of .
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