Year 2 - English
Reading and responding to 'The Morning Rush' by John Foster
Humorous poetry
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and respond to a variety of humorous poems by different poets. They will learn about the poets, explore the meaning and themes within each poem and identify the poetic devices used. Pupils will practise reading each poem aloud with expression to convey meaning.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to give a personal response to the poem and read it aloud.
Key Notes
- John Foster is a poet and is known for writing humorous poetry for children.
- Foster's poetry often explores everyday experiences that are familiar to children.
- 'The Morning Rush' is a poem about getting ready for school in the morning and how rushed the experience can be.
- Repetition is used to create a sense of speed and urgency.
Vocabulary To Learn
- theme: a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
- humorous: something that makes a person laugh or smile because it is funny or silly
- repetition: the repeated use of sounds, words or phrases
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that poems are always about imaginative things and based in fantasy worlds.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
John Foster is a poet and is known for writing humorous poetry for children. Foster's poetry often explores everyday experiences that are familiar to children.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'theme'
a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think that poems are always about imaginative things and based in fantasy worlds. Correction: Teach pupils that poems can also be about everyday experiences and familiar scenarios.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Performing the poem 'The Morning Rush' by John Foster Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'Home Time' by Rachel Rooney Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'Please do not feed the animals...' by Robert Hull Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'Please Mrs Butler' by Allan Ahlberg Study Guide
- Responding to 'What Did You Do at School Today?' by James Carter and other poems Study Guide
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