掌握詩歌 - 青少年循序漸進（ELA/英語）

Over 5 weeks learners will explore five different poems, developing their confidence when tackling poetry. They will learn how we can consider language, imagery and structure when analyzing a poem. 

We will build confidence in developing a personal response to a poem.

Please note - In week 3 we will explore a classic poem from World War I. Themes of death and war are explored. In Week 5 we explore the poet's outlook on racial and colonial discrimination. Themes of injustice, identity and anger are explored.

Week 1 
- 'A Poison Tree' by William Blake
- Extended metaphors

Week 2 
- 'The Witch' by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge
- Comprehension and summarizing

Week 3
-'Dulce et Decorum Est' by Wilfred Owen
- Metaphor and simile 

Week 4
- 'Like an Heiress' by Grace Nicholls
- Themes and structures

Week 5
- ‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard
- Structure and language


These lessons are teacher-led, but discussion and sharing are encouraged. Optional homework will be offered. 

Learners will the opportunity to respond to the poem during the lesson. They may choose to write a poem themselves, or to respond more formally.