Exploring Techniques in Jabberwocky Poetry Lesson
Dive into the world of poetry with an analysis of Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky". Students will learn to identify and understand various poetic techniques such as simile, alliteration, onomatopoeia, metaphor, and personification. Tasks include translating stanzas, finding examples of metaphors, onomatopoeia, and alliteration, and analyzing the effectiveness of techniques used in the poem. Engage in a thoughtful discussion about likes, challenges, and negatives in a plenary session.
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S2 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 This is an expression which compares one another using Like or as . Example thing the to word 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 between saying that something is another thing. a two comparison things by
Technique SIMILE Definition This is an expression which compares one another using Like or as . Example Her hands were as cold as ice thing the to word When the writer uses words that start with the same sound ALLITERATION She sells sea shells on the sea shore. When the sound of a word imitates the meaning. ONOMATOPOEIA Pop, bang, splash When the writer treats an object as if it is alive and is a human. PERSONIFICATION The wind whistled Makes between saying that something is another thing. a two comparison things METAPHOR Your room is a tip by
Jabberwocky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Um3787fSY
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: Did gyre and gimble in the wabe Claws that catch Tumtum tree the Jabberwock, with eyes of flame The vorpal blade went snicker-snack my beamish boy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the lesson!
