1. What does April bring, according to the poem? 2. List three types of flowers and three animals mentioned in the poem. 3. How many months bring weather, according to the poem?
Explore 3
1. Look at the adjectives used to describe July, October and November in the poem. Would you agree that these are appropriate descriptions?
2. Suggest an alternative title to this poem and give reasons for your choice.
3. Looking back over your own childhood, what other things would you associate with each of the months of the year?
4. Choose a poem you have studied that deals with change. (a) Name the poem and the poet. (b) What change(s) does the poem describe? (c) Give your favourite quote from the poem and explain why you like this quote.
Investigate
Work in small groups to choose one year from the past and document a list of important events that took place throughout the year. You can present your findings in whatever format you wish (poem, video, visual presentation, dramatic re-enactment, news article, etc.). Try to include something news-worthy from every month of your chosen year. Use the headings below to guide you.
News and current affairs Politics Sports Music Entertainment
Create
Using the same rhyming scheme and couplets as ‘The Months’, write your own version of this poem in the space provided on page 99 of your Portfolio. Include all the things that are important in your calendar.
