Jabberwocky lesson

A fun, minimal prep standalone or buildable lesson on The Jabberwocky aimed at UKS2 / year 5 / year 6; would also suit year 7.

Perfect for a one-off or to incorporate into a poetry unit. Multiple access points - adaptable enough to be purely engagement-based or to lead into more nuanced analytical or creative writing work.

• 1 fully resourced lesson
• editable PowerPoint and printout of poem with space for annotation
• sequencing activity
• group discussion and performance opportunity
• vocabulary (blend/portmanteau) and connotation focus - great for exploring language choices in greater depth
• suitable for UKS2
• ideal for poetry unit

Discussion-rich, dialogic approach designed to excite and engage pupils in the joy of language; supports inference and vocabulary building.