Year 2 - English
Reading and responding to 'The Magic Box' by Kit Wright
'The Magic Box': reading imaginative poetry
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and respond to three different imaginative poems by different poets. They will write their own imaginative poems following the same structure as 'The Magic Box'. Finally, pupils will perform their own poems to an audience.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to read and understand the poem and give a personal response.
Key Notes
- Kit Wright is a poet and is known for writing imaginative poetry for children.
- 'The Magic Box' by Kit Wright is a poem about putting a variety of unique and wonderful items into a special box.
- The poem explores themes including: imagination, magic and wonder, childhood, family and memories.
- We can read with expression to show meaning and emphasise words.
Vocabulary To Learn
- theme: a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
- imaginative: having the ability to create vivid mental images or concepts that may not exist in reality
- imagery: the use of language to create a mental picture or sensory experience for the reader or listener
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that the poet is limited to putting real items into the box.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Kit Wright is a poet and is known for writing imaginative poetry for children. 'The Magic Box' by Kit Wright is a poem about putting a variety of unique and wonderful items into a special box.
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 the poet is limited to putting real items into the box. Correction: Teach pupils that with poetry the possibilities are endless and a good poet is creative.
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