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Alice in Wonderland: Poetry Lesson 4

What do you think you know?

What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?

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What do you know and think?

“The time has come…”

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From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

Today's Question(s)

A) What impressions do you get of the Oysters from this part of the poem?

B) What impressions do you get of the Walrus from this part of the poem?

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The Walrus and the Carpenter

The eldest Oyster looked at him, But never a word he said: The eldest Oyster winked his eye. And shook his heavy head – Meaning to say he did not choose To leave the oyster-bed. But four young Oysters hurried up, All eager for the treat: Their coats were brushed, their faces washed. Their shoes were clean and neat – And this was odd, because you know, They hadn’t any feet. 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 frothy waves, And scrambling to the shore.

The Walrus and the Carpenter Walked on a mile or so, And then they rested on a rock Conveniently low: And all the little Oysters stood And waited in a row. “The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes – and ships – and sealing wax – Of cabbages – and kings – And why the sea is boiling hot – And whether pigs have wings.” “But wait a bit,” the Oysters cried, “Before we have our chat; For some of us are out of breath, And all of us are fat!” “No hurry!” said the Carpenter. They thanked him much for that.

From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

“A loaf of bread,” the Walrus said, “Is what we chiefly need: Pepper and vinegar besides Are very good indeed – Now if you’re ready, Oysters dear, We can begin to feed.” “But not on us!” the Oysters cried, Turning a little blue. “After such kindness, that would be A dismal thing to do!” “The night is fine,” the Walrus said. “Do you admire the view?” “It was kind of you to come! And you are very nice!” The Carpenter said nothing but, “Cut us another slice: I wish you were not quite so deaf – I’ve had to ask you twice!”

“It seems a shame,” the Walrus said, “To play them such a trick, After we’ve brought them out so far, And made them trot so quick!” The Carpenter said nothing but, “The butter’s spread too thick!” “I weep for you,” the Walrus said: “I deeply sympathise.” With sobs and tears he sorted out Those of the largest size, Holding his pocket-handkerchief Before his streaming eyes. “O Oysters,” said the Carpenter, “You’ve had a pleasant run! Shall we be trotting home again?” But answer came there none – And this was scarcely odd, because They’d eaten everyone.

From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

Vocabulary

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thick and fast

scrambling

frothy

conveniently

dismal

sympathise

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From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

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thick and fast

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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 frothy waves, And scrambling to the shore.

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From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

thick and fast

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frothy

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scrambling

conveniently

dismal

sympathise

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The Walrus and the Carpenter

The eldest Oyster looked at him, But never a word he said: The eldest Oyster winked his eye. And shook his heavy head – Meaning to say he did not choose To leave the oyster-bed. But four young Oysters hurried up, All eager for the treat: Their coats were brushed, their faces washed. Their shoes were clean and neat – And this was odd, because you know, They hadn’t any feet. 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 frothy waves, And scrambling to the shore.

The Walrus and the Carpenter Walked on a mile or so, And then they rested on a rock Conveniently low: And all the little Oysters stood And waited in a row. “The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of shoes – and ships – and sealing wax – Of cabbages – and kings – And why the sea is boiling hot – And whether pigs have wings.” “But wait a bit,” the Oysters cried, “Before we have our chat; For some of us are out of breath, And all of us are fat!” “No hurry!” said the Carpenter. They thanked him much for that.

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From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

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“A loaf of bread,” the Walrus said, “Is what we chiefly need: Pepper and vinegar besides Are very good indeed – Now if you’re ready, Oysters dear, We can begin to feed.” “But not on us!” the Oysters cried, Turning a little blue. “After such kindness, that would be A dismal thing to do!” “The night is fine,” the Walrus said. “Do you admire the view?” “It was kind of you to come! And you are very nice!” The Carpenter said nothing but, “Cut us another slice: I wish you were not quite so deaf – I’ve had to ask you twice!”

“It seems a shame,” the Walrus said, “To play them such a trick, After we’ve brought them out so far, And made them trot so quick!” The Carpenter said nothing but, “The butter’s spread too thick!” “I weep for you,” the Walrus said: “I deeply sympathise.” With sobs and tears he sorted out Those of the largest size, Holding his pocket-handkerchief Before his streaming eyes. “O Oysters,” said the Carpenter, “You’ve had a pleasant run! Shall we be trotting home again?” But answer came there none – And this was scarcely odd, because They’d eaten everyone.

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From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

Fluency

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“It seems a shame,” the Walrus said, “To play them such a trick, After we’ve brought them out so far, And made them trot so quick!” The Carpenter said nothing but, “The butter’s spread too thick!” “I weep for you,” the Walrus said: “I deeply sympathise.” With sobs and tears he sorted out Those of the largest size, Holding his pocket-handkerchief Before his streaming eyes.

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From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

My Turn
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Echo Read

“It seems a shame,” the Walrus said, “To play them such a trick,

After we’ve brought them out so far, And made them trot so quick!”

The Carpenter said nothing but, “The butter’s spread too thick!”

“I weep for you,” the Walrus said: “I deeply sympathise.”

With sobs and tears he sorted out Those of the largest size,

Holding his pocket-handkerchief Before his streaming eyes.

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From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

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Choral Read

“It seems a shame,” the Walrus said, “To play them such a trick, After we’ve brought them out so far, And made them trot so quick!” The Carpenter said nothing but, “The butter’s spread too thick!” “I weep for you,” the Walrus said: “I deeply sympathise.” With sobs and tears he sorted out Those of the largest size, Holding his pocket-handkerchief Before his streaming eyes.

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From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

Strategy Focus

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Strategy: Read Between the Lines

A) What impressions do you get of the oysters from this part of the poem?

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The eldest Oyster looked at him, But never a word he said: The eldest Oyster winked his eye. And shook his heavy head – Meaning to say he did not choose To leave the oyster-bed.

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The eldest Oyster acts differently from the younger Oysters, who are eager to join the Walrus on his walk. He ‘winked his eye’, suggesting he may understand more than the others and is wise and cautious. He also ‘shook his heavy head’, refusing the Walrus’s invitation. The phrase ‘heavy head’ could suggest seriousness or concern, implying that he senses something is wrong and chooses not to go.

A) What impressions do you get of the oysters from this part of the poem?

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From: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © 1993. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.

Strategy Stop

What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?

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Your Turn

A) What impressions do you get of the Oysters from this part of the poem?

B) What impressions do you get of the Walrus from this part of the poem?

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Acceptable Answers

Text Mark Evidence four young Oysters hurried up, all eager for the treat

excited and keen for the walk

Text Mark Evidence - their coats were brushed, their faces washed - their shoes were clean and neat

childlike and innocent

A) What impressions do you get of the oysters from this part of the poem?

Text Mark Evidence - four other Oysters followed them, and yet another four - and thick and fast they (Oysters) came at last, and more, and more, and more

easily influenced by others

Text Mark Evidence hopping through the frothy waves

energetic and lively

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Text Mark Evidence scrambling to the shore

clumsy or uncoordinated

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Text Mark Evidence all the little Oysters stood and waited in a row

obedient and compliant

Practise & Apply

Acceptable Answers

Text Mark Evidence - all eager for the treat - all the little Oysters stood and waited in a row - but not (feed) on us…the Oysters cried…turning a little blue

naïve, unsuspecting and trusting

A) What impressions do you get of the oysters from this part of the poem?

Text Mark Evidence for some of us are out of breath, and all of us are fat

weak or unfit

Text Mark Evidence they (Oysters) thanked him (Carpenter) much for that (rest)

polite, mannerly and respectful

Text Mark Evidence but not (feed) on us…the Oysters cried…turning a little blue

shocked and frightened

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Text Mark Evidence after such kindness, that (eating them) would be a dismal thing to do

moral with a sense of right vs wrong

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Acceptable Answers

Text Mark Evidence - now if you’re ready, Oysters dear, we can begin to feed - to play them such a trick after we’ve brought them out so far and made them trot so quick

cunning, sneaky and manipulative

Text Mark Evidence it was kind of you to come…and you are very nice

deceptive and dishonest, pretending to be kind and harmless

B) What impressions do you get of the Walrus from this part of the poem?

Text Mark Evidence - it seems a shame to play them such a trick - I weep for you - I deeply sympathise - with sobs and tears he sorted out those of the largest size

insincere or untrustworthy

Text Mark Evidence they’d (Walrus and the Carpenter had) eaten everyone

cruel and ruthless

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Text Mark Evidence - with sobs and tears - holding his pocket-handkerchief before his streaming eyes

dramatic or pretending to be upset

Practise & Apply

Quiz Time

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Picture Me

Which image is the best match for ‘conveniently’?

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Find the word which shows that the waves were foamy:

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 frothy waves, And scrambling to the shore.

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frothy

Sequence Me

Put these events in the correct order:

A) The young Oysters joined the Walrus while the eldest stayed behind.

B) The Walrus sorted the Oysters by size.

C) The Walrus invited the Oysters to go on a walk.

D) The Walrus and Carpenter ate all the Oysters.

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Link Me

Link each word with its correct definition:

A) very gloomy or sad

1) scrambling

B) to feel sorry for someone else’s troubles

2) conveniently

C) moving quickly and awkwardly

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3) dismal

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D) in a way that is easy or helpful

4) sympathise

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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.