A Stand Alone Lesson Exploring Poetic Devices Through Riddles.

This lesson is ideal for a high ability KS3 class and requires no additional resources or preparation. Pupils are introduced to the concept of riddles through a video clip from Lord of The Rings. Pupils work in groups to identify the solution to a section of riddles and discuss the techniques that have been used. They then proceed to write their own riddles, using the devices they have learnt. This works as a stand alone lesson, or could be used as an introduction to a poetry unit.