Selecting and using quotations from an unseen poem
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can select and analyse quotations from an unseen poem.
Key learning points
- When selecting judicious quotations, you might ask which are the most evocative to you.
- You also might ask which quotations create a sense of tone and mood.
- When using quotations, you might ask which word(s) you'd zoom in on.
- You then might explore the connotations of those word(s) and make inferences.
Keywords
Inference - a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Judicious - having or showing reason and good judgement in making decisions
Evocative - bringing strong images, memories or feelings to mind
Vulnerable - able to be easily hurt, influenced or attacked
Connotation - a feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning
Common misconception
That you should select quotations by spotting methods within a poem.
While analysing methods is an important part of understanding a text, selecting quotations should focus on which word(s) create an evocative impression.
Teacher tip
Sharing the pupils' answers to the tasks would be a good way of showing them that we all respond personally and individually to unseen texts.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of Andrew Forster's 'Mother, Diving'. It's available in the additional materials.
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.'A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning' is the definition of .
Q2.'A feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning' is the definition of .
Q3.The quality of 'bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind' is known as being ...
Q4.What might the image of a dolphin represent in a text?
Q5.What does it mean to taunt someone?
Q6.Match the word or image with the connotation.
freedom
power and purpose
energy
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked' is the definition of being .
Q2.'Having or showing reason and good judgement in making decisions' is the definition of .
Q3.Which of the following words imply the mother's freedom in Forster's 'Mother, Diving'?
Q4.Which word from Forster's 'Mother, Diving' suggests the mother's tension?
Q5.Which of the following words from Forster's 'Mother, Diving' would you choose to show a positive power?
Q6.Why might the quotation "Mother" from Forster's 'Mother, Diving' not indicate vulnerability?
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