Pupil outcome: I can create a powerful atmosphere in my creative writing through language choices and symbolism inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s ‘The Lady of Shalott’. Key learning points: - Symbolism is when writers use something...

Minnie and Winnie is a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson. He was the Poet Laureate during much of Queen Victoria's reign. Tennyson's early poetry, with its medievalism and powerful visual imagery, was a major influence on the Pre-Raphaelite...

Pupil outcome: I can explore selected examples of enjambment in Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem, ‘The Lady of Shalott’. Key learning points: - Enjambment is when there is no punctuation at the end of a line of poetry. - You can analyse a...

Pupil outcome: I can explore Tennyson's use of symbolism in 'The Lady of Shallot'. Key learning points: - Symbolism is when writers use something tangible to represent an intangible idea. - The Lady of Shalott symbolises the isolated...

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Pupil outcome: I can show understanding of 'The Lady of Shalott' through comprehension and annotation. Key learning points: - The Lady of Shalott is a cursed woman who is confined to a tower on an island just outside Camelot. - The Lady...

Let’s dive deeper into the world of poetry. In this second lesson, we’ll explore poetry with all five senses. Discover how poets use sound devices, sensory imagery, figurative language and much more! Soon, you’ll have all the tools you...

Why do poets play with poetic form? How does it help them convey their ideas?

Join us as we delve into a range of poetic forms and stanzaic structures. Find out why some poets stick to traditional poetic structures, while others...