
Bring poetry to life in your classroom with this engaging, ready-to-teach lesson based on “Strict” by Michael Rosen. Perfect for exploring how poets use language and performance to create mood and emotion, this resource supports students in developing analytical and speaking/listening skills through a fun and accessible text.
What’s Included:
Teacher-led ActivInspire flipchart (PDF included).
Discussion worksheet with 7 thought-provoking questions
Example answer sheet for class comparison or scaffolding
Links to video and text versions of the poem for multi-modal learning
Key Features:
Focus on performance poetry, mood, and inference
Includes links to video and written versions of the poem
Encourages discussion, critical thinking, and emotional literacy
Designed for classes with EAL learners or mixed abilities
Linked to the UK National Curriculum (KS2) but could work for KS3
Minimal prep – just print or project and teach!
Perfect For:
English / Literacy/ Guided Reading lessons
Poetry units
PSHE links to expression and emotion
Drama or speaking & listening sessions
Cover lessons or enrichment activities
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