Starter quiz
- Which poet wrote 'The Tyger'?
- Rainer Maria Rilke
- William Blake ✓
- Emily Dickinson
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- What is the rhyme scheme of the poem 'The Tyger'?
- AABB ✓
- ABAB
- ABBA
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- Which of the following emotions and feelings are symbolised by the tiger in the poem?
- innocence
- fear ✓
- awe ✓
- tenderness
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- Match the following key terms to their definitions.
- dread⇔anticipate with intense fear ✓
- spear⇔a weapon with a pointed tip ✓
- symmetry⇔the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts ✓
- What is the most appropriate definition of performance?
- the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem
- the point of view or position from which the poet writes
- the act of presenting or reciting a poem in front of an audience ✓
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- True or false? Facial expressions and body language can help to convey meaning as we perform a poem.
- True ✓
- False
Exit quiz
- Match the keywords to their definitions.
- atmosphere⇔the mood created in a section or whole of a text ✓
- pace⇔the speed or rhythm at which a poem is read or performed ✓
- gesture⇔a movement that helps express an idea or meaning ✓
- Which of the following words in the poem rhyme with one another?
- tears
- art ✓
- brain
- beat
- heart ✓
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- Match the following words from the poem to their definitions.
- immortal⇔something eternal or not subject to death ✓
- sinews⇔tendons or connective tissues in the body ✓
- furnace⇔a high-temperature oven used for melting / forging ✓
- True or false? Our use of voice can affect the performance of the poem.
- True ✓
- False
- Which gesture might be used to best show "framing thy fearful symmetry"?
- create a square in front of your body, as if outlining a piece of artwork ✓
- mimic tears falling from your eyes with your fingers
- place a thoughtful hand on your chin and then smile slightly
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- Which of these descriptions best describe the atmosphere of the poem?
- intense and powerful ✓
- full of awe and wonder ✓
- tranquil and calm
- optimistic and cheerful
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- ‘The Tyger’ is a fixed verse poem; each verse has a rhyme scheme of AABB & a clear syllable pattern when reading aloud.
- Understanding a poem, its language and the impression it creates will help us to create an impactful performance.
- We can improve our performances by considering the rhythm and flow of the poem, our use of voice and use of gestures.
- We can improve our performances of poetry through practice.
Common misconception
Pupils may overuse gestures and movement when performing poetry.
Gestures and movement used in the performance should add rather than detract from the focus, which is the poem.
Keywords
Atmosphere - the mood created in a section or whole of a text
Pace - the speed or rhythm at which a poem is read or performed
Gesture - a movement that helps express an idea or meaning
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