Starter quiz
- True or false? Poems only have one message or meaning.
- True
- False ✓
- Imagery in poetry refers to which of the following?
- a poetic device that uses words that imitate or suggest the sound they describe
- the repeated use of sounds, words, phrases or structural elements
- the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience ✓
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- Which of the following are senses?
- dreams
- touch ✓
- taste ✓
- hearing ✓
- ideas
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- Which of the following are examples of personification?
- The frost painted delicate patterns on the windowpane. ✓
- Silent snow settled on the shimmering surface.
- The icy grip of winter refused to release its hold on the land. ✓
- Frosty flakes fell softly on the frozen ground
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- What is the definition of an impression?
- a suggestion for a text that is suited to a reader's age and interests
- initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text ✓
- the ability to understand other people’s feelings and points of view
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- Which of the following words are associated with winter?
- glacial ✓
- blizzard ✓
- frost ✓
- scorching
- searing
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Exit quiz
- ‘Forest’ and ‘The Colour of My Dreams’ are poems written by ______.
- 'Valerie Bloom' ✓
- Which season is the poem ‘Forest’ set in?
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter ✓
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- What is personification?
- the similarity of sounds between the ending syllables of words
- a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human ✓
- a comparison between two things by stating that one thing is another
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- Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
- imagery⇔the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience ✓
- belonging⇔feeling a part of something ✓
- hope⇔a sense of optimism for something positive in the future ✓
- How many verses are there in ‘The Colour of My Dreams’?
- four
- five ✓
- six
- ten
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- Which colours are mentioned explicitly in ‘The Colours of My Dreams’?
- red
- gold
- green ✓
- silver ✓
- blue
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Key learning points
- 'The Forest' and 'The Colours of My Dreams' both have themes of belonging and hope.
- ‘Forest’ is a winter poem which focuses on themes of hope and belonging for a group of travellers making a journey.
- The poem ‘The Colours of My Dreams’ includes vivid imagery linked to the five senses.
- Poetry is open to interpretation; it does not always offer answers.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it more challenging to identify themes of hope and belonging in 'The Colours of My Dreams' due to its more abstract imagery.
Explore how dreams are often seen as symbols of hope. Belonging can link to human experiences and emotional connections.
Keywords
Theme - a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
Imagery - the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience for the reader or listener
Belonging - feeling a part of something, whether it's the natural world or a shared human experience
Hope - a sense of optimism or expectation for something positive in the future
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