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A Jar of Honey. How effectively can we use our creative imaginations to ‘unlock’ meaning in an unseen poem?. How effectively can we use our creative imaginations to ‘unlock’ meaning in an unseen poem?. You will be writing a poem.
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A Jar of Honey How effectively can we use our creative imaginations to ‘unlock’ meaning in an unseen poem?
How effectively can we use our creative imaginations to ‘unlock’ meaning in an unseen poem? You will be writing a poem. How can you link SOLO taxonomy levels to this creative process? You know it’s going to be about a jar of honey…that’s a start! You could make a list of vocabulary choices which might be good….(wordbox?) You could use some poetic techniques and link these together to describe the honey… You could create a DEEPER MEANING – could the jar of honey be metaphorical? Symbolic? Represent something else?
Firstly…. • Some cautious exploration! • DON’T SPILL THE HONEY, EAT IT OR GET IT ON YOURSELVES! • If you are allergic to it, please tell me at once!
How effectively can we use our creative imaginations to ‘unlock’ meaning in an unseen poem? • Now you will need to capture some of your ideas. • Fill in your ideas on your SOLO poem preparation chart.
How effectively can we use our creative imaginations to ‘unlock’ meaning in an unseen poem?
How effectively can we use our creative imaginations to ‘unlock’ meaning in an unseen poem? Now write your poem. You have 10 minutes maximum. Think about the deeper meaning as your central idea (extended abstract)
How effectively can we use our creative imaginations to ‘unlock’ meaning in an unseen poem? • A and B pairs – swap books. • B Interview A and annotate A’s poem. • If time, swap over and have B interview A and annotate A’s poem.
How effectively can we use our creative imaginations to ‘unlock’ meaning in an unseen poem? • Highlight any extended/abstract annotations – what is the meaning of this poem? • Does the jar of honey represent anything other than itself? Do the poet’s word choices show any feelings/tone/attitudes which are interesting?
How effectively can we use our creative imaginations to ‘unlock’ meaning in an unseen poem? • Read the poem A Jar of Honey, by Jacob Polley. • How could you explore/interpret/find deeper meanings inside this poem? Annotate it in pairs and see if you can make some abstract/extended comments…
How effectively can we use our creative imaginations to ‘unlock’ meaning in an unseen poem? • Plenary: write two sentences reflecting on the meanings within this poem, using quotation evidence. • You might also refer to: • Poetic techniques • Word choices • Tone