Find all six references to nature in the poem Leaves Tree Wind Sky Snowflakes (x2) Clay To be able to explain how the poet creates an atmosphere of sadness in the poem The Falling Leaves.
The Falling Leaves Objective: To be able to explain how the poet creates an atmosphere of sadness in the poem The Falling Leaves.
Success Criteria AO2 (Higher) Band Band 6 Band 5 Band 4 Band 3 Band 2 Band 1 Criteria * evaluation of writers uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers *convincing/imaginative interpretation of ideas/themes * analysis of writers uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers * exploration of ideas/themes * appreciation/consideration of writers uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers * thoughtful consideration of ideas/themes * explanation of effect(s) of writers uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers * understanding of ideas/themes/feelings/attitudes * identification of effect(s) of writer s choices of language and/or structure and/or form intended/achieved * awareness of ideas/themes/feelings/attitudes * awareness of writer making choice(s) of language and/or structure and/or form * generalisation(s) about ideas/themes/feelings/attitudes
Success Criteria AO2 (Foundation) Band Band 6 Band 5 Band 4 Band 3 Band 2 Band 1 Criteria * appreciation/consideration of writers uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers * thoughtful consideration of ideas/themes * explanation of effect(s) of writers uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on readers * understanding of ideas/themes/feelings/attitudes * identification of effect(s) of writers choices of language and/or structure and/or form intended/achieved * awareness of ideas/themes/feelings/attitudes * awareness of writer making choice(s) of language and/or structure and/or form * generalisation(s) about ideas/themes/feelings/attitudes * simple identification of method(s) * some range of explicit meanings given * reference to writers method(s) * simple comment on meaning(s)
Keywords metaphor-the comparison of one thing to another without the use of like or as extended metaphor-a metaphor introduced and then further developed throughout all or part of a literary work, especially a poem
What are the main ideas presented in the poem? Keywords: metaphor, extended metaphor To be able to explain how the poet creates an atmosphere of sadness in the poem The Falling Leaves.
You have 3 minutes to read this information connecting to the poem. World War One (1914 18) called the Great War great here meaning immense or huge, because it was unlike previous wars. Firstly, it involved everyone, not just the army and navy. Secondly, it involved the first modern weapons (machine guns, bombs and gas). Many of the young soldiers who had signed up believing they were on an heroic mission to defend their country felt betrayed by those who had persuaded them to enlist. To understand why Postgate Cole uses a metaphor to describe conflict. To be able to explain how the poet creates an atmosphere of sadness in the poem The Falling Leaves.
How does context of the poem impact on your interpretation of the poem? To be able to explain how the poet creates an atmosphere of sadness in the poem The Falling Leaves.
The whole poem is a metaphor Feelings of sadness, regret and respect HOW? DISCUSSION POINTS ABOUT THE FALLING LEAVES Comparison to snowflakes can you recognise the modern link to falling poppies in The Festival of Remembrance? Annotate your poem for feelings, comparison and the use of an extended metaphor to feed back to the class. To be able to explain how the poet creates an atmosphere of sadness in the poem The Falling Leaves.
Sounds peaceful but doesn t fit in with what s happening Show s she s feeling thoughtful Harsh word contrasts with the gentleness of the first few lines Not a natural death, with no clear reason linked to line 4 Sounds spontaneous and shows how fast and directly they fell Today, as I rode by, I saw the brown leaves dropping from their tree In a still afternoon, When no wind whirled them whistling to the sky, But thickly, silently, They fell, like snowflakes wiping out the noon; And wandered slowly thence For thinking of a gallant multitude Which now all withering lay, Slain by no wind of age or pestilence, But in their beauty strewed Like snowflakes falling on the Flemish clay. Suggests that they were still young when they died Key question why does the poet use the image of snowflakes? To be able to explain how the poet creates an atmosphere of sadness in the poem The Falling Leaves. ALLITERATION emphasises the idea that the leaves are not old and it is not natural for them to fall STRUCTURE the poem hinges around the semi-colon - before it the poet is describing leaves falling and after switches to soldiers being killed Emphasises the number of leaves falling they block out the light from the sun Praising the soldiers as well as showing how many there are There were 3 major battles in the Flemish province of Ypres in WW1 makes it clear that this is about the war
Poetry Reading Record The main ideas in the poem The feelings and attitudes conveyed by the poet The structure/shape of the poem Note: You must use PETER in each section of your poetry reading record. Imagery (similes, metaphors, poetic devices) To be able to explain how the poet creates an atmosphere of sadness in the poem The Falling Leaves.
The main ideas in the poem What is the poem about? What happens in the poem? What conflict does this poem relate to? Poetry Reading The feelings and attitudes conveyed by the poet What is the tone of the poem? Why does the poet feel this way? The structure / shape of the poem Record What is different about each stanza? How does each stanza develop the ideas in the poem? Is there a particular rhyme or rhythm to it? Imagery (similes, metaphors, poetic devices) Note: You must use PETER in each section of your poetry reading record. What poetic devices are used in the poem? What impact does this have on the reader? To be able to explain how the poet creates an atmosphere of sadness in the poem The Falling Leaves.
Reflect and Review Discuss with the person next to you the notes you have. What is the poet s attitude towards conflict? How is this shown in the poem? Add these ideas to your notes. To be able to explain how the poet creates an atmosphere of sadness in the poem The Falling Leaves.