Thinking about your favourite image from any poem you have read, present this image on a ‘Poetry in Pictures’ poster. Mention: l The title of the poem. l The name of the poet. l A quote that contains the image you like best. l A reason why you like it.
Draw a picture, either on paper or on a computer, or find an illustration or photo (online or in a magazine) that you feel represents the image from the poem.
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Poetry in Pictures Poster The title of the poem is The name of the poet is The image I like best is I like this image because
Here is a picture that I feel best represents this image
Humour What I will learn:
to identify different types of poems; to do a dramatic reading of a poem; to listen for rhythm and rhyme in poetry; to read narrative poems
POET PROFILE Name: Edward Lear (1812–88)
Nationality: English Fact:
As well as being a poet and storyteller, Edward Lear also did the illustrations for his poetry, often sketching hilarious images.
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The first poem in our Humour section is from a famous collection by Edward Lear called A Book of Nonsense, originally published in 1846, which included a range of poetry styles, especially limericks. This talented poet made the form of the limerick very popular.
