S 2 Poetry Jabberwocky Learning intentions We are

S 2 Poetry Jabberwocky

�Learning intentions: We are learning to understand poetry and analyse the different techniques used �Success Criteria: We will show this by translating parts of the poem, identifying techniques and commenting on their effectiveness and giving our own opinions

Technique Definition Example This is an expression which compares one thing to another using the word ‘Like’ or ‘as’. When the writer uses words that start with the same sound When the sound of a word imitates the meaning. When the writer treats an object as if it is alive and is a human. Makes a comparison between two things by saying that something is another thing.

Technique Definition Example SIMILE This is an expression which compares one thing to another using the word ‘Like’ or ‘as’. Her hands were as cold as ice ALLITERATION When the writer uses words that start with the same sound She sells sea shells on the sea shore. ONOMATOPOEIA When the sound of a word imitates the meaning. Pop, bang, splash PERSONIFICATION When the writer treats an object as if it is alive and is a human. The wind whistled METAPHOR Makes a comparison between two things by saying that something is another thing. Your room is a tip

Jabberwocky �https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Q_Um 3787 f. SY

Task 2 – Translate stanza 1 �Example: �‘Twas brillig, and the slithy toves could become It was chilly, and the slimy toads… Task 2 – Translate stanza 1 �Translate the rest of the poem

Task 4 Find an example of: �A metaphor �Onomatopoeia �Alliteration

Task 5 – Analyse the techniques Techniques: 1. “Did gyre and gimble in the wabe” 2. “Claws that catch” 3. “Tumtum tree” 4. “the Jabberwock, with eyes of flame” 5. “The vorpal blade went snicker-snack” 6. “my beamish boy”

Plenary �Write down one thing that you like about the poem �Write one thing that you found challenging or negative on a post it note. �Be prepared to share your ideas

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