Another fantastic world cloud was created yesterday. Well done everybody, these are amazing!

We are continuing to explore how poets use descriptive language to deepen the readers understanding of their work. Often, appealing to all of the readers senses.

Today, we are going to think about how poets use similes and personification. 

• A simile is when two things are compared using like or as e.g. as tall as a giraffe.

• Personification is when you give human characteristics to an object e.g. the leaves danced across the lawn.

A great example of the use of simile's is Michael Rosen's poem "JellyFish". Watch the poet perform his poem and listen for the similes! The link is here: Michael Rosen Jellyfish on Vimeo

Task A

Read and listen to John Lyon’s poem “Natural Dancing Partners”. The link is here: John Lyons - Natural Dancing Partners - YouTube 

1) Underline or make a list of the lines in the poem where the poet has used personification.

2) Why do you think the poet has made the link between willow trees and dancers?

3) Describe three different objects using personification.

Task B

Watch Karl Nova perform his poem “Four Seasons”. The link is here: ‘Four Seasons’ by Karl Nova on Vimeo

1) Underline or make a list of the two similes used in the poem.

2) Did you like the poem and why?

3) Create three similes to describe your favourite season.

Task C

Please let use know which is your favourite poem and phrase using the link below:

https://www.menti.com/ifst5y7ekm

The code is 40 47 98 3

All work can be handwritten or completed on the computer. 

Please send all work to Miss Johnson. 

Class Prayer -2nd task for RE today if you get chance. Send your idea to Mrs Baumber through starz.