Ready Steady Read Together
Alice in Wonderland: Poetry Lesson 5
Quiz Time
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Questions about the book so far...
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘dismal’?
Fill the Gaps
scrambling
conveniently
frothy
Four other Oysters followed them,
And yet another four:
And thick and fast they came at last,
And more, and more, and more –
All hopping through the waves,
And to the shore.
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Walked on a mile or so,
And then they rested on a rock
low:
And all the little Oysters stood
And waited in a row.
Discuss then check
Click if correct
Tick Me
What do the poems in this unit all have in common?
Tick all that apply:
A) They use rhyme and rhythm.
B) They are written in free verse.
Check
C) They include unrealistic or absurd ideas.
Click if correct
D) They teach a serious moral lesson.
Link Me
Link each character from the poems to the correct description:
A) A character who performs unusual and surprising actions despite defying his age
1) Father William
B) A clever but deceitful character who tricks others
2) Jabberwock
C) A strange and dangerous creature with eyes of flame
Check
3) Walrus
Click if correct
D) A quiet character who doesn’t get emotional about his actions
4) Carpenter
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What does this moment mean for…
Can you tell us what happened when…
What did you see or hear during…
How has this event changed…
How were you feeling when…
What would you say to those who think…
Breaking News: The Jabberwock DefeatedDecide roles: Reporter, Young Hero, Father/Villagers
Vocabulary
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quadrille
treading
shingle
notion
askance
beloved
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From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
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The Lobster Quadrille
“Will you walk a little faster?” said a whiting to a
snail.
“There’s a porpoise close behind us, and he’s
treading on my tail.
See how eagerly the lobsters and the turtles all
advance!
They are waiting on the shingle – will you come and
join the dance?
Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, will you
join the dance?
Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, won’t you
join the dance?”
From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“You can really have no notion how delightful it will be,
When they take us up and throw us, with the
lobsters, out to sea!”
But the snail replied, “Too far, too far!” and gave a
look askance –
Said he thanked the whiting kindly, but he would
not join the dance.
Would not, could not, would not, could not, would
not join the dance,
Would not, could not, would not, could not, could
not join the dance.”
“What matters is how far we go?” his scaly friend
replied.
“There is another shore, you know, upon the other
side.
The further off from England the nearer is to
France –
Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and
join the dance.
Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, will you
join the dance?
Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, won’t you
join the dance?”
From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
Teach
Your turn
Practise & Apply
Use your text
Practise & Apply
1) Find and copy one word which suggests the sea creatures were enthusiastic about the dance.
“Will you walk a little faster?” said a whiting to a
snail.
“There’s a porpoise close behind us, and he’s
treading on my tail.
See how eagerly the lobsters and the turtles all
advance!
They are waiting on the shingle – will you come and
join the dance?
Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, will you
join the dance?
Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, won’t you
join the dance?”
RevealExtract
RevealText Marks
Practise & Apply
2) Name two ways the whiting tries to convince the snail to join in the Lobster Quadrille. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Text Mark Evidence see how eagerly the lobsters and the turtles all advance
Text Mark Evidence what matters is how far we go
downplays the danger
highlights how enthusiastic the other dancers are
Text Mark Evidence - there is another shore, you know, upon the other side - the further off from England the nearer is to France
reassures him by explaining that moving further away from one country brings them closer to another
Text Mark Evidence will you come and join the dance…will you, won’t you join the dance
repeatedly invites him to dance
Text Mark Evidence you really can have no notion how delightful it will be
describes it as enjoyable
Text Mark Evidence turn not pale, beloved snail
uses a friendly, loving tone
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
RevealEvidence & Answers
3) What does the snail’s response suggest about his character?
Tick one:
He is brave and daring.
He is cautious and sensible.
He is excited and energetic.
He is easily confused.
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
4) Match each word with its correct definition:
treading
idea or belief about something
notion
dearly adored
askance
striding or tramping upon
beloved
with a look of suspicion
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
5) For each poetic feature, write an example of that feature from the poem. Explain its effect upon the reader.
Click on each box to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
keep a book journal.
Reveal
Write about what you've read or sketch your favourite scenes.
If you like this book, you might like...
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Ready Steady Read Together
Alice in Wonderland: Poetry Lesson 5
Quiz Time
Start
Questions about the book so far...
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘dismal’?
Fill the Gaps
scrambling
conveniently
frothy
Four other Oysters followed them, And yet another four: And thick and fast they came at last, And more, and more, and more – All hopping through the waves, And to the shore. The Walrus and the Carpenter Walked on a mile or so, And then they rested on a rock low: And all the little Oysters stood And waited in a row.
Discuss then check
Click if correct
Tick Me
What do the poems in this unit all have in common?
Tick all that apply:
A) They use rhyme and rhythm.
B) They are written in free verse.
Check
C) They include unrealistic or absurd ideas.
Click if correct
D) They teach a serious moral lesson.
Link Me
Link each character from the poems to the correct description:
A) A character who performs unusual and surprising actions despite defying his age
1) Father William
B) A clever but deceitful character who tricks others
2) Jabberwock
C) A strange and dangerous creature with eyes of flame
Check
3) Walrus
Click if correct
D) A quiet character who doesn’t get emotional about his actions
4) Carpenter
Speaking Spotlight
TV Journalist
Explore
TV Journalist
What does this moment mean for…
Can you tell us what happened when…
What did you see or hear during…
How has this event changed…
How were you feeling when…
What would you say to those who think…
Breaking News: The Jabberwock DefeatedDecide roles: Reporter, Young Hero, Father/Villagers
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
quadrille
treading
shingle
notion
askance
beloved
Explore
From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Let me read today's text
Explore
The Lobster Quadrille
“Will you walk a little faster?” said a whiting to a snail. “There’s a porpoise close behind us, and he’s treading on my tail. See how eagerly the lobsters and the turtles all advance! They are waiting on the shingle – will you come and join the dance? Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, will you join the dance? Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, won’t you join the dance?”
From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
“You can really have no notion how delightful it will be, When they take us up and throw us, with the lobsters, out to sea!” But the snail replied, “Too far, too far!” and gave a look askance – Said he thanked the whiting kindly, but he would not join the dance. Would not, could not, would not, could not, would not join the dance, Would not, could not, would not, could not, could not join the dance.” “What matters is how far we go?” his scaly friend replied. “There is another shore, you know, upon the other side. The further off from England the nearer is to France – Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and join the dance. Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, will you join the dance? Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, won’t you join the dance?”
From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
Teach
Your turn
Practise & Apply
Use your text
Practise & Apply
1) Find and copy one word which suggests the sea creatures were enthusiastic about the dance.
“Will you walk a little faster?” said a whiting to a snail. “There’s a porpoise close behind us, and he’s treading on my tail. See how eagerly the lobsters and the turtles all advance! They are waiting on the shingle – will you come and join the dance? Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, will you join the dance? Will you, won’t you, will you, won’t you, won’t you join the dance?”
RevealExtract
RevealText Marks
Practise & Apply
2) Name two ways the whiting tries to convince the snail to join in the Lobster Quadrille. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Text Mark Evidence see how eagerly the lobsters and the turtles all advance
Text Mark Evidence what matters is how far we go
downplays the danger
highlights how enthusiastic the other dancers are
Text Mark Evidence - there is another shore, you know, upon the other side - the further off from England the nearer is to France
reassures him by explaining that moving further away from one country brings them closer to another
Text Mark Evidence will you come and join the dance…will you, won’t you join the dance
repeatedly invites him to dance
Text Mark Evidence you really can have no notion how delightful it will be
describes it as enjoyable
Text Mark Evidence turn not pale, beloved snail
uses a friendly, loving tone
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
RevealEvidence & Answers
3) What does the snail’s response suggest about his character?
Tick one:
He is brave and daring.
He is cautious and sensible.
He is excited and energetic.
He is easily confused.
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
4) Match each word with its correct definition:
treading
idea or belief about something
notion
dearly adored
askance
striding or tramping upon
beloved
with a look of suspicion
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
5) For each poetic feature, write an example of that feature from the poem. Explain its effect upon the reader.
Click on each box to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
keep a book journal.
Reveal
Write about what you've read or sketch your favourite scenes.
If you like this book, you might like...
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
frothy
scrambling
conveniently