Poetic Form and Meaning · Spring Term

Rhythm and Meter

Exploring the musicality of language through various poetic structures and beats.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the pace of a poem reflect its subject matter?
  2. 2What effect does a sudden break in rhythm have on the reader?
  3. 3How do poets use rhyme to create a sense of resolution or unease?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: English - Reading ComprehensionKS2: English - Poetry
Year: Year 6
Subject: English
Unit: Poetic Form and Meaning
Period: Spring Term

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