Year 5 - English
Performing '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 will learn to perform the poem 'The Tyger' by William Blake.
Key Notes
- 'The Tyger' is a fixed verse poem; each verse has a rhyme scheme of AABB & a clear syllable pattern when reading aloud.
- Understanding a poem, its language and the impression it creates will help us to create an impactful performance.
- We can improve our performances by considering the rhythm and flow of the poem, our use of voice and use of gestures.
- We can improve our performances of poetry through practice.
Vocabulary To Learn
- atmosphere: the mood created in a section or whole of a text
- pace: the speed or rhythm at which a poem is read or performed
- gesture: a movement that helps express an idea or meaning
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may overuse gestures and movement when performing poetry.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'The Tyger' is a fixed verse poem; each verse has a rhyme scheme of AABB & a clear syllable pattern when reading aloud. Understanding a poem, its language and the impression it creates will help us to create an impactful performance.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'atmosphere'
the mood created in a section or whole of a text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may overuse gestures and movement when performing poetry. Correction: Gestures and movement used in the performance should add rather than detract from the focus, which is the poem.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Exploring human relationships with animals through poetry Study Guide
- Introduction to 'The Tyger' by William Blake Study Guide
- Learning animal poetry by heart Study Guide
- Reading and performing 'Blackbird' by John Foster &'Hawk Roosting' by Ted Hughes Study Guide
- Reading and performing 'The Snow Leopard' by Philip Gross Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'Pike' by Ted Hughes Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'The Invaders' and 'Kingfisher' by John Foster Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'The Tyger' by William Blake Study Guide
- Reading, responding to&performing 'A Bird came down the Walk' by Emily Dickinson Study Guide
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