Year 5 - English
Introduction to 'The Tyger' by William Blake
Poetry inspired by animals
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform classic and contemporary poetry about animals by a range of different poets. They explore form, structure and language, whilst developing personal responses. Finally, pupils use a range of strategies to support learning poetry by heart.
Lesson Summary
You understand the poem and the context in which the poem was written.
Key Notes
- William Blake was an English poet, painter and printmaker, who was born in 1757 and died in 1827.
- 'The Tyger' consists of six verses, each with four lines; each verse has a rhyme scheme of AABB.
- The poem 'The Tyger' describes the creation of a powerful and fearsome tiger.
- The speaker questions who or what could create such a fearsome and awe-inspiring creature.
Vocabulary To Learn
- context: the setting or background that helps us to understand something better
- impression: initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The poem contains some examples of antiquated / archaic language.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
William Blake was an English poet, painter and printmaker, who was born in 1757 and died in 1827. 'The Tyger' consists of six verses, each with four lines; each verse has a rhyme scheme of AABB.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'context'
the setting or background that helps us to understand something better.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: The poem contains some examples of antiquated / archaic language. Correction: A definition sheet could be provided to support pupils in understanding what happens in each verse.
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