Year 1 - English
Reading 'BEwARe!' by James Carter
'Zim Zam Zoom' by James Carter: reading poetry
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore the poems of James Carter in 'Zim Zam Zoom'. Pupils learn to listen to, discuss and recite four different poems. They will consider rhyming words, rhythm, onomatopoeia, description and actions. They will learn to share their opinion on their preferred nursery rhyme.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to listen to and discuss 'BEwARe!'.
Key Notes
- James Carter tries to create pictures in the listener's head.
- Descriptions using onomatopoeia, verbs and nouns help to imagine how the bear sounds, looks and moves.
- These words can be spoken with expression and intonation.
- Poems feel different to read depending on their rhythm.
- The way we read a poem can make it entertaining for people listening.
Vocabulary To Learn
- onomatopoeia: a type of word that sounds like what it describes
- rhythm: the pattern of sounds that makes a poem flow and sometimes feel musical
- description: using words to help someone imagine what something is like
- imagination: forming a thought or picture of something or someone that is not actually there
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Depending on the abilities of the pupils, Task B may be too challenging.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
James Carter tries to create pictures in the listener's head. Descriptions using onomatopoeia, verbs and nouns help to imagine how the bear sounds, looks and moves.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'onomatopoeia'
a type of word that sounds like what it describes.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Depending on the abilities of the pupils, Task B may be too challenging. Correction: Have an adult read the poem out loud to the children and the children echo read while also adding some of the actions and voices.
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