Year 7 English Chapter 8: Poetry (Lesson 5)
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Chanelle Liu
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1. Choose 3 details mentioned by the child in 'First Day at School' which shows that he finds the school strange and rather scary. EXPLAIN why.
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2. Why do you think the words "To go where?' in Line 2 are put in brackets?
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3. The child narrator is obviously confused by what is going on around him and misunderstands some of the words he hears. Quote some of these misunderstandings, explain them and say how they help you to understand his confusion.
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4. What impression does the poem give you of the school? In particular, think about the reference to the railings.
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5. What are the similarities and differences between the characters in 'Warning' and 'First Day of School'?
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6. Both poems are humorous. However, do you think they are making serious points? Give reasons for your answer.
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7. Write a poem (4 lines) with the word 'teacher'.
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8. Write a poem (4 lines) with the word 'pencil'.
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