Give by Simon Armitage
Starter
What can you remember about the poem?
Re-read it and try and remember what the poem was
about.
Talk to the person next to you!
5 minutes
LO: Understanding structure and meaning in ‘Give’ by Simon Armitage
Learning Objective
This is what we will continue focusing on the poem called
‘Give’ by Simon Armitage.
• Understanding more about the structure and meaning of
the poem.
LO: Understanding structure and meaning in ‘Give’ by Simon Armitage
Learn
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Structure
Meaning
SMILE is a handy acronym
which helps us to remember
the key things to consider
when analysing a poem.
Imagery
Write this down in your
books!
Language
Effect
LO: Understanding structure and meaning in ‘Give’ by Simon Armitage
Learn
S
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Structure
● What is the form of the poem (the
type of poem –sonnets, limericks
etc)
● Does the poem rhyme?
● What is the rhythm?
● How is punctuation used to create
rhythm or emphasise meaning?
● Does the poem use enjambment or
caesura?
● How many stanzas are there?
LO: Identifying techniques in ‘Give’ by Simon Armitage
What do you notice about the structure of the poem?
Learn
Using your knowledge organiser, can you highlight any of
the following in the poem?
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Does the poem rhyme?
What is the rhythm?
How is punctuation used to create rhythm or emphasise meaning?
Does the poem use enjambment or caesura?
How many stanzas are there?
LO: Understanding structure and meaning in ‘Give’ by Simon Armitage
Learn
S
M
I
L
E
Meaning
● What is the poem about – what is
the subject (point of focus)?
● Are there any subtexts/hidden
messages?
● Is there a clear theme or message?
● What emotions/feelings are
explored?
● How does the speaker feel?
● What is the attitude or tone of the
poem?
LO: Understanding structure and meaning in ‘Give’ by Simon Armitage
What do you notice about the meaning of the poem?
Learn
Using your knowledge organiser, can you answer the
following questions?
● What is the poem about – what is the
subject (point of focus)?
● Are there any subtexts/hidden messages?
● Is there a clear theme or message?
● What emotions/feelings are explored?
● How does the speaker feel?
● What is the attitude or tone of the poem?
LO: Understanding structure and meaning in ‘Give’ by Simon Armitage
Challenge!
● Can you
identify any
techniques
that back up
the poem’s
message?
Write a summary paragraph
Learn
Summarise what you have learnt about the structure and
the meaning of the poem.
The poet’s reason for writing the poem is….
The speaker feels … I know this because they say….
The structure of the poem is…
The hidden message of the poem is… I know this
because…
● The attitude of the poem is….
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LO: Understanding structure and meaning in ‘Give’ by Simon Armitage
Write down one thing you have learnt this lesson
Plenary
Something that you did not know before!
LO: Understanding structure and meaning in ‘Give’ by Simon Armitage