Poetry

Heroes
After today's lesson you
  • will be better at voicing your opinion in English
  • can answer questions by referring to what you read
  • know what a simile is and are able to recognise one
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EngelsMiddelbare schoolmavo, havo, vwoLeerjaar 2,3

This lesson contains 15 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

time-iconLesson duration is: 30 min

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Heroes
After today's lesson you
  • will be better at voicing your opinion in English
  • can answer questions by referring to what you read
  • know what a simile is and are able to recognise one

Slide 1 - Slide

Heroes

Slide 2 - Mind map

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Slide 3 - Video

02:55
Do you think this man is a hero? Explain why (not) in English.

Slide 4 - Open question

"Your Hero" by Francis Duggan
You're now going to read a short English poem.

Please click on the link in the next slide.

Slide 5 - Slide

Slide 6 - Link

Words you
don't know

Slide 7 - Mind map

What or who do you think is meant by
"the heroes of the masses" on line 1?

Slide 8 - Open question

What or who do you think is meant by
"unsung heroes" on line 5?

Slide 9 - Open question

What , according to the speaker, are the risks of being a "hero of the masses"?
Explain your answer by referring to words or phrases from the poem.

Slide 10 - Open question

Which type of hero does the speaker of this poem like best?

Explain your answer by referring to words or phrases from the poem.

Slide 11 - Open question

Simile
A metaphor is a literary device often used in poems.

Using the internet, take a few minutes to find what a metaphor is and also find an example.

Slide 12 - Slide

Briefly explain what a simile is and give an example.

Slide 13 - Open question

What example of a simile can you find in the poem?

Slide 14 - Open question

Questions?

Slide 15 - Slide