Starter quiz
- Which of the following is found in the Caribbean's natural environment?
- heavy snowfall in winter months
- vast desert landscapes
- dense tropical rainforests ✓
- icebergs and crevasses
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- What makes Caribbean sunsets particularly stunning?
- the consistent presence of heavy fog
- the unique occurrence of northern lights
- the reflection of city lights on the horizon
- the colourful hues spread over the ocean ✓
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- Which artistic elements are commonly depicted in John Lyons' illustrations to represent the Caribbean?
- snow-capped mountains and glaciers
- vast stretches of arid deserts
- lush tropical landscapes, palm trees and vibrant flora ✓
- northern lights and polar wildlife
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- True or false? Reciting a poem rapidly without pauses is good in a poetry performance.
- True
- False ✓
- Which of the following elements is John Lyons likely to illustrate in his poems?
- flowers ✓
- animals ✓
- icebergs
- carnival ✓
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- Match the themes to the titles of Lyons' poems.
- family and relationships⇔Granny's Sugarcake ✓
- nature and animals⇔Happy Hummingbird Food ✓
- animals and humour⇔Tadpole Comets ✓
- weather and nature⇔Dancing in the Rain ✓
Exit quiz
- When performing a free verse poem, it is important to consider which of these?
- neat, joined handwriting
- the tone and meaning of the poem ✓
- eye contact with the audience only
- using your voice and body movements appropriately ✓
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- What is the correct way to lay out a poem?
- The length of each line must be exactly the same.
- The illustration must be placed before the poem.
- There is no specific or structured way to lay out a poem for publication. ✓
- The illustration must be placed after the poem.
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- Which of the following is true of illustrations?
- Illustrations can enhance the understanding and emotional impact of a poem. ✓
- Illustrations can distract and confuse the reader.
- Illustrations tell you the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- Illustrations can be in the form of drawings, paintings and collage. ✓
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- Which of the following is true of a free verse poem?
- It always has repetition or a refrain.
- Poets do not have the freedom to experiment with form, style and content.
- It does not have a set rhyme scheme. ✓
- It can vary in line length. ✓
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- Match the nouns with their corresponding descriptive vocabulary.
- clouds⇔drifting and swirling gently like a ballet dancer ✓
- stars⇔sparkling like diamonds winking down ✓
- sun⇔scorching relentlessly like a ball of gas ✓
- wind⇔howling ferociously like a wolf ✓
- Which verb best fits the blank? An inky blanket was __________ across the sky for bedtime.
- smearing
- tucking
- spreading ✓
- stuffing
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Poems can be published with illustrations or art work to help the reader engage with the poetry further.
- Performing a poem requires the performer to use their voice to make the poem interesting to listen to.
- Performing a poem requires the performer to use facial expressions to bring the poem to life.
- Performing a poem requires the performer to use their body to make the performance exciting to watch.
Common misconception
Illustrations should merely echo or repeat what the words convey.
Illustrations can be an extension of the poem, adding layers of meaning or emotion beyond what words convey.
Keywords
Publishing - the process of producing written content to become available for an audience
Illustrations - visual elements such as drawings, paintings or images that accompany a text
Performance - the presentation of a poem in front of an audience, using voice, gestures and expressions
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