Thanks for WORDS that do inspire And those words that burn like fi re Thanks for all the words I note Thank you for all the words I quote, I thank you for the words like me Thanks for WORDS that set me free And I thank you for words like you I always need a word or two.
Thanks for words that make things plain And words that help me to explain Thanks for words that make life fun And words that help me overcome, Thanks for words that make me rap Thanks for words that make me clap Thanks for WORDS that make me smile Thanks for WORDS with grace and style.
Thanks for all those words that sing Thanks for words are everything Thanks for all the WORDS like this And little sloppy words like kiss, Thanks for words like hip-hooray And those cool words I like to say Thanks for words that read and touch Thank you very, very much.
Write to Analyse, Evaluate, Explore, Explain and Comment [W3]
a. Select two poems that you have studied and compare and contrast them using two of the following headings: ❍ Theme ❍ Imagery ❍ Tone ❍ Comparisons (similes, metaphors, etc.)
❍ Symbolism ❍ Colour
b. Choose a suitable image or piece of music/song that could accompany each poem, explaining and justifying your choice.