Poetic Forms and Figurative Language · Spring Term 1
Similes and Metaphors
Exploring how comparisons can deepen a reader's understanding of abstract concepts.
Key Questions
- 1How does comparing two unlike things create a new meaning?
- 2Why might a poet use a metaphor instead of a direct description?
- 3What makes a comparison 'cliché' and how can we create original imagery?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: English - Reading ComprehensionKS2: English - Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Year: Year 4
Subject: English
Unit: Poetic Forms and Figurative Language
Period: Spring Term 1
Suggested Methodologies
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