In Mrs Tilschers Class Carol Ann Duffy Objective

In Mrs Tilscher’s Class Carol Ann Duffy

Objective � To explore and understand the meaning behind the poem � To identify how language and structure have been used

Glossary � Simile – to compare one to another using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ � Personification – to give human traits to objects that are not alive � Five senses – sight, sound, smell, taste and touch

Starter In your new exercise books answer the following question with one paragraph: What makes the speaker in ‘Stealing’ so fascinating?

Starter Remember to use this structure: Point = One of the things that makes the speaker so fascinating in ‘Stealing’ is… Evidence = Quotation Analysis = This makes him fascinating because… Language = The word/phrase is interesting/powerful because

Discussion � With your partner discuss your best memory or memories from primary school � How have you changed since coming to secondary?

Context � Myra Hindley and Ian Brady sexually assaulted and killed four children between 1963 and 1965. � Only three of the bodies were discovered. � Myra Hindley died in 2002. Ian Brady is still in prison.

In Mrs Tilscher’s Class � Read through the poem twice. � With your partner discuss what we are told in the poem. � What does Carol Ann Duffy think about her teacher? How do you know?

The five senses � The poet tries to engage the reader’s memories about primary school through the use of the five senses. � Highlight any examples of the five senses you can find. � What do these tell us about Duffy’s thoughts about school?

Similes � Duffy also uses similes to express her fondness for her school days � Highlight and comment on any examples you can find.

Personification � Duffy describes a bell and a xylophone in a very human way. � Highlight and comment on what this tells the reader

Imagery � Does Duffy do anything else interesting with language to help create more images in our minds?

Structure � Does the poem look like a traditional poem? � What about the punctuation? What is unusual about this? Why did Duffy choose to do this?

Practice question Write one paragraph to answer the following: � How does Duffy use imagery to help the reader understand her thoughts about school?