Starter quiz
- Which of the following is the most suitable definition of an ode?
- the circumstances, setting, or background information surrounding a poem
- a single line or a group of lines within a poem
- a form of poetry that expresses admiration, praise, or celebration for something ✓
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- Which of the following is the most suitable definition of a pantoum?
- a form of poetry that uses repetition to create musical effect ✓
- a genre of Caribbean music that combines elements of calypso and soul
- the emotional atmosphere or feeling that the poem evokes in the reader
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- Which of the following is the most suitable definition of a tanka?
- a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human
- a form of poetry consisting of five lines with a specific syllable pattern ✓
- the repeated use of words and phrases
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- True or false? Odes are usually addressed to the subject they are written about.
- True ✓
- False
- Match the following poetic devices to their definitions.
- alliteration⇔repetition of the sound found at the start of words that are close ✓
- personification⇔describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human ✓
- repetition⇔the repeated use of words, phrases or structural elements ✓
- True or false? Poems always need to describe their subjects in a positive light.
- True
- False ✓
Exit quiz
- Match the following keywords to their definitions.
- form⇔the way that a poem can be presented ✓
- illustration⇔visual elements (drawings, paintings or images) that accompany words ✓
- layout⇔the way the poem is organised on the page ✓
- Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of publishing?
- converting text from one language to another
- an educated guess, based on evidence in the text or prior knowledge
- the process of producing written content to become available for an audience ✓
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- True or false? A poem’s illustration should always match the first line of the poem.
- True
- False ✓
- What is the name for a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing?
- folklore
- anthology ✓
- legacy
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- Match the following illustration considerations to their definitions.
- key imagery⇔a part of a poem that contains vivid description ✓
- emotional impact⇔a part of the poem that evokes strong emotions or themes ✓
- rhythm and flow⇔a part of a poem that has a natural pause or change in pace ✓
- intended audience⇔a part that the audience might engage more deeply with ✓
- Which layout creates a staggered visual style for a poem?
- left alignment
- indented lines ✓
- centre alignment
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Poems can be published with illustrations to help the reader engage with the poetry further.
- Illustrations can be influenced by both the content and form of the poem.
- A poem’s illustrations can be based on imagery, emotions, rhythm and flow, and the intended audience.
- The layout of words and illustrations in a poem can make it more visually appealing to the reader.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that illustrations are always drawn in pencil.
Include access to a wide range of materials which pupils can use to create an illustration for their poem. This might include colouring pencils, charcoal, watercolour, oil pastel, clay etc.
Keywords
Form - the way that a poem can be presented
Illustrations - visual elements such as drawings, paintings or images that accompany a text
Layout - the way the poem is organised on the page
Publishing - the process of producing written content to become available for an audience
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