Starter quiz
- What are the main subjects of the poetry collection 'Being Me'?
- thoughts ✓
- ideas
- feelings ✓
- worries ✓
- fears
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- Who is the illustrator of the poetry collection 'Being Me: Poems about Thoughts, Worries and Feelings'?
- Laura Mucha
- Matt Goodfellow
- Victoria Jane Wheeler ✓
- Liz Brownlee
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- What is an appropriate definition of a fixed verse poem?
- poetry consisting of five lines with a specific syllable pattern (5-7-5-7-7)
- poetry with a specific structure, rhyme and meter ✓
- poetry that only uses repetition to create musical effect
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- Which is the most appropriate definition of a theme?
- the act of presenting or reciting a poem in front of an audience
- the emotional atmosphere or feeling that the poem evokes in the reader
- a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text ✓
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- True or false? All poems get readers to question their identity.
- True
- False ✓
- What is the most appropriate definition of symbolism?
- the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience
- the use of objects, actions or ideas to represent deeper meanings or concepts ✓
- reflections that we make about a poem after reading or listening to it
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Exit quiz
- Match the following keywords to their definitions.
- theme⇔a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text ✓
- resilience⇔overcoming challenge, staying strong and seeking positive change ✓
- enjambment⇔when a line in poetry continues onto the next line without pause ✓
- True or false? The poems 'One of These Days' and 'Being Heard' both describe positive experiences.
- True
- False ✓
- Which of the following statements are true about the poem ‘One of These Days’?
- The poem is written in free verse with no specific structure.
- The poem depicts a speaker content with their surroundings.
- The poem explores themes of longing, escape and resilience. ✓
- The poem uses vivid imagery to convey the speaker's feelings and emotions. ✓
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- True or false? Enjambment is when a line of poetry continues over from the previous one without punctuation breaks or pauses.
- True ✓
- False
- Which of the following statements are true about the poem ‘Being Heard’?
- The poem makes the reader feel undervalued by their peers. ✓
- The poem compares the reader to a “ripple”. ✓
- The poem makes the reader feel valued by their peers.
- The poem compares the reader to a “wave”.
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- Which of the following examples show someone or something being resilient?
- Despite setbacks, she persisted with unwavering determination. ✓
- Through hardships, they remained strong and hopeful. ✓
- She encountered difficulties, losing confidence in herself.
- They faced obstacles, feeling defeated and discouraged.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- ‘One of These Days’ and ‘Being Heard’ are two poems in a collection that share themes of resilience.
- Enjambment is when a sentence or phrase runs over onto the next line of poetry without punctuation.
- Enjambment can be used to create a sense of flow, as well as to emphasise certain words or ideas.
- The same theme can be represented in poems in similar or different ways
Common misconception
In Task A, pupils may find it challenging to predict what might happen after a poem has seemingly ended.
Adults could verbally model possibilities, linking back to the poem. These are largely based on the speaker leaving their hometown or becoming trapped there.
Keywords
Theme - a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
Resilience - overcoming challenge, staying strong, and seeking positive change
Enjambment - when a line in poetry continues onto the next line without pause or punctuation, creating a sense of flow
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