Jabberwocky activities
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Help students navigate the mysterious world of the poem 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll and extend their independent and analytical learnings skills with this comprehensive collection of poem activities.
What's included
Get everything you need to support students in their exploration of the poem 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll, its language, themes and contextual influences with this resource:
- Free printable PDF worksheet for students to explore how the poets reflect a range of ideas about social and cultural inequalities in both poems.
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Jabberwocky activity collection resource
This versatile resource is an extensive task grid focusing on Lewis Carroll's famous poem 'Jabberwocky'. Blending Bloom's Taxonomy with diverse learning styles, there is an array of activities that cater to all abilities and preferences. Whether used as a homework assignment or a cover lesson, this task grid ensures students are thoroughly engaged, challenged, and inspired.
Activities span across various levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, from basic recall to higher-order thinking skills, ensuring all students can participate and excel. Tasks are designed to cater to different learning preferences, including visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and reading/writing learners, making this resource an inclusive and comprehensive tool for any classroom.
Key features of this resource
Perfect for homework assignments, in-class activities, or cover lessons, this task grid provides a robust framework for continuous learning and exploration. Each activity is thoughtfully crafted to delve into the whimsical world of 'Jabberwocky', encouraging students to explore its themes, language, and literary devices.
Activities are organised into five sections, from knowledge to insight. Then, each section has a task related to a particular learning style, such as visual, verbal or kinaesthetic.
Students are captivated by the imaginative world of 'Jabberwocky' and remain engaged throughout the activities, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of the poem. The resource is adaptable for various classroom settings, ensuring it meets the needs of all students while pushing them to think critically and creatively.
How to use this Jabberwocky activity collection resource
This resource is perfect for:
- Building understanding of the poem, its language, themes and contexts, alongside the poet's motivations and methods
- Consolidating language analysis skills
- Poetry assessment preparation
- Deepening poetry analysis skills and written responses in KS3
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A sample extract from the resource:
Mathematical
Working with numbers & science
Knowledge
Make a timeline of important events in the poem 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll.
Insight
Make a detailed timeline/diary of events linked to the poem ‘Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Carroll and outline who is involved in these events.
Verbal & written
Reading, writing & speaking
Application
Choose one key event from the poem ‘Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Carroll. Now write a first-person account of the event.
Analysis
Retell a significant part of the poem ‘Jabberwocky’ by Lewis Carroll through the eyes of one of its characters.
Evaluation
Write a review of Lewis Carroll's poem ‘Jabberwocky’ which is to be placed on a website aimed at teenagers.
