Key Stage 4 - Resources

A Refusal to Mourn the Death, by Fire, of a Child in London

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The title

This poem is about the death of a child. What do you expect the title to be?

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Stanza 1

Is the word Never at the beginning of the poem effective?

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Stanza 3

Why does the poet use the phrase I shall not murder?

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Words and Phrases

Make a note of words you would use in a poem about the death of a child.

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Poem Structure

What is the effect of the poem's structure on the mood of the poem?

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Likes and dislikes

What did you like about the poem? What did you dislike?

The Hunchback in the Park

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Personality Image

What personality traits do you think this character has?

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Venn Diagram

Consider what the similarities and differences are between both images.

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Initial Response

What does the poem make you think about?

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Extended Writing Task Part 1

Do you think Thomas is presenting the boys as bullies, cowards or heroes?

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Extended Writing Task Part 2

How effective is the poet as an artist in presenting the hunchback in his poem?

A Visit to Grandpa's

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Annotation Extract

Match the term with the definition

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The Peaches Extract

Do No Go Gentle Into That Good Night

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Emotions Chart

Plot the emotions that you feel when reading the poem

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English Version

Copy of the text

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Spanish Version

Spanish copy of the text

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Starter Sheet

Make brief notes on the following...

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Technique Grid

How does the tone of the poem add to the meaning?

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Venn Diagram

Initial Impressions...

I Have Longed to Move Away

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Information about the poem

Did religion affect Dylan Thomas's work?

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Annotating the poem

Write what you think the effect of the technique is...

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The Text

A copy of the poem

General

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Belonging and Death

Senses

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Belonging and Death

Mametz Wood by Owen Sheers

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Belonging and Death

Both Poems

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Card Sort Activity

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Dylan Thomas and the theme of death

Mind mapping

Download the KS4 mobile app to help you with your revision.

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