Year 5 - English
Exploring themes of resilience in 'One of These Days' and 'Being Heard'
Poetry about personal experiences
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform a variety of poems by different poets. They explore many themes, including love, hope, belonging, hate and resilience. Finally, pupils write their own poem about a personal experience.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to read and reflect on poetry about resilience.
Key Notes
- 'One of These Days' and 'Being Heard' are two poems in a collection that share themes of resilience.
- Enjambment is when a sentence or phrase runs over onto the next line of poetry without punctuation.
- Enjambment can be used to create a sense of flow, as well as to emphasise certain words or ideas.
- The same theme can be represented in poems in similar or different ways.
Vocabulary To Learn
- theme: a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text
- resilience: overcoming challenge, staying strong, and seeking positive change
- enjambment: when a line in poetry continues onto the next line without pause or punctuation, creating a sense of flow
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- In Task A, pupils may find it challenging to predict what might happen after a poem has seemingly ended.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'One of These Days' and 'Being Heard' are two poems in a collection that share themes of resilience. Enjambment is when a sentence or phrase runs over onto the next line of poetry without punctuation.
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: In Task A, pupils may find it challenging to predict what might happen after a poem has seemingly ended. Correction: Adults could verbally model possibilities, linking back to the poem. These are largely based on the speaker leaving their hometown or becoming trapped there.
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