Reading and responding to 'Hawk Roosting' by Ted Hughes | English

Starter quiz

Which of the following is written in first-person perspective?
- The hawk spotted its prey with pinpoint accuracy.
- My wings spread wide as I soar through the boundless sky. ✓
- With wings outstretched, the hawk gracefully navigated the currents of the wind.
- In the silence of the forest, I am the silent hunter, unseen yet ever watchful. ✓
Which of the following is written in third-person perspective?
- With each beat of my heart, I feel the pulse of the earth beneath me.
- From my lofty perch, I survey the world below with keen eyes.
- As the hawk descended, the smaller creatures scattered in fear. ✓
- In the golden light of dawn, the silhouette of the hawk painted against the sky. ✓
What is a suitable definition of a fixed verse poem?
- a text that contains multiple poems by one author
- poetry with a specific structure, rhyme and meter ✓
- the way the information is organised on the page
Who wrote the poem 'Pike'?
- Emily Dickinson
- Ted Hughes ✓
- Rainer Maria Rilke
Which of the following are types of birds?
- ladybird
- eagle ✓
- dragonfly
- robin ✓
- pigeon ✓
Which of the following is a suitable definition for enjambment?
- when a line in poetry continues onto the next line without pause or punctuation ✓
- the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience
- to find out more about a topic or idea, using reliable sources

Match the keywords to their definition.
- enjambment
  
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  when a line in poetry continues onto the next line without pause ✓
- perspective
  
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  the point of view from which the poet writes ✓
- interpretation
  
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  the process of understanding and assigning meaning to a poem ✓
- personal response
  
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  reflections that we make about a poem after reading or listening to it ✓
'Hawk Roosting' is written by which poet?
- 'Ted Hughes' ✓
Which is the most suitable definition of the word roosting?
- to settle for rest or sleep ✓
- moving through the air using wings
- searching for food or provisions, typically in the wild
Match the following key terms to their definitions.
- inaction
  
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  being inactive or not taking action ✓
- buoyancy
  
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  the ability to float or rise in a fluid ✓
- falsifying
  
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  to make false or deceive ✓
Which of the following are true about hawks?
- Hawks cannot see long distances.
- Hawks have strong, curved beaks. ✓
- A common buzzard is a type of hawk. ✓
- Hawks can only catch their food in the air.
Put the following events found in the poem ‘Hawk Roosting’ in order.
- 1
  
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  The hawk rests on a perch, with a view over the woodland.
- 2
  
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  The hawk describes how it is a very accomplished killer.
- 3
  
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  The hawk does not want its situation to change.

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‘Hawk Roosting’ can be described as a fixed verse poem; it consists of six verses, each with four lines.
The poem is written in first-person perspective.
The hawk views itself as a powerful, god-like figure with control over its environment.
The hawk describes how it likes to kill its prey in a violent manner.
We can respond to a poem by writing a personal response to it.

Pupils may find it challenging to discuss how perspective can have an effect on their understanding of the poem and its themes.

It may be useful to remind pupils of the different perspectives that writing can take and the effect they can have on a reader or listener.

Enjambment - when a line in poetry continues onto the next line without pause or punctuation, creating a sense of flow
Perspective - the point of view from which the poet writes, influencing the way events or ideas are portrayed and understood
Interpretation - the process of understanding and assigning meaning to a poem
Personal response - reflections that we make about a poem after reading or listening to it