Make vocabulary and mood come alive in your classroom with this engaging and interactive poetry analysis lesson based on Michael Rosen’s hilarious and expressive performance of Chocolate Cake. Ideal for KS2 learners, this resource explores how a writer’s choice of words shapes the emotional tone of a text, supporting students in identifying mood and analysing literary techniques.
Editable ActivInspire Presentation (and PDF) covering:
What is mood? Includes explainer video link
Vocabulary bank of mood words (positive, negative, neutral)
Key literary techniques that help create mood (e.g. simile, metaphor, personification)
Chocolate Cake performance by Michael Rosen – video link provided
Poem annotation activity – identify mood through language
Plenary discussion – share and compare analysis
Key Features:
Fun and familiar poetry performance to boost engagement
Focus on writer’s craft – vocabulary choice, tone, and mood
Scaffolded approach to poetic analysis
Promotes collaborative discussion and annotation
Aligned with UK National Curriculum and suitable for Common Core adaptation
Editable for differentiation or extension
Perfect For:
KS2 English / Literacy/ Guided Reading lessons
Poetry or figurative language units
Reading comprehension & analysis
Cover lessons or speaking & listening tasks
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