Lewis Carroll's Jaberwocky - writing nonsensical poetry (2 lessons)

**Lesson 1 - **

To analyse a poet’s use of unconventional use of language To understand key poetic terms
Analyse the language and techniques in a ‘nonsense’ poem
Complete a summary paragraph on the writer’s language choices

CONTENT: Opening ideas / creative descriptions of the Jabberwocky; poetry terminology definition match up activity; contextual information about poet and literary genre; worksheet on nonsense word prediction sheet; explanations of language choice in poem; Consolidate – students respond to question: how does Carroll use language to present the creature - the Jabberwocky?

SKILLS: WT, E, AQ, I

Nonsense word prediction worksheet allows students to develop understanding of poem and be creative creating their own prediction of poem’s meanings.

Explanation worksheet encourages students to consider writer’s techniques and form their personal responses to the poem. Copy of poem available on slide 1 of PPT

Printable worksheets on slides 8 and 10

Slide 11 – writing frame to aid students’ written response

**Lesson 2 -
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To create your own nonsensical poem in the style of Lewis Carroll To identify the features of a ‘nonsense’ poem.

To analyse tone and rhythm.

To create your own nonsense poetry. CONTENT: Creating portmanteaux words; key definitions of tone / rhythm; examples of nonsensical poetry; students create their own poem

SKILLS: Creating tone, rhythm, rhyme
Think / pair / share strategy can be applied for slides 5-7 where students analyse meaning, rhythm and tone before they create their own.

They can use the writing frames on slides 10 and 12 or can create their own based on the examples.

Extra resource on slide 11 with Lewis Carroll’s own nonsensical word creations for inspiration