Here is a sequence of nine lessons on the classic poem ‘The Jabberwocky.’ Within this sequence, children will analyse the features of the poem as well as diving into the potential meanings of nonsense words, to support their comprehension of the poem. Students will develop knowledge about the context of the poem. Student will be able to use this structure to create their own nonsense poem about a mythical creature. Lesson objectives: To engage with the poem ‘The Jabberwocky.’ To explore the potential meanings of nonsense words. To be able to analyse the structure of a poem. To explore rhyming schemes. To develop descriptive language for a mythical creature. To plan a nonsense poem. To write a nonsense poem. To edit a nonsense poem. To practice and perform a nonsense poem.

An Art unit based on the kinetic artist Heather Hansen. This unit of work explores the ways in which the artist creates art and the materials used. This unit allows students to explore space and media. There are 4 lessons in this unit. Lesson objectives: To explore the artist Heather Hansen. To explore different media and spaces. To be able to draw symmetrical shapes and lines. To express myself through kinetic art. Resources: giant paper sketch books outdoor space charcoal graphite pencils sand chalk wax crayons ipads