Poetry Comparison: ‘A Poison Tree’ by William Blake and ‘The Trees’ by Philip Larkin | KS2, KS3, 11+
A thought-provoking LinkyThinks poetry comparison resource exploring ‘A Poison Tree’ by William Blake and ‘The Trees’ by Philip Larkin. This dual-poem comprehension invites students to delve into themes of emotion, renewal and the passage of time, while analysing and comparing poetic structure, tone and language. With rich vocabulary and layered meaning, the resource encourages readers to compare perspectives, interpret symbolism and examine how both poets use nature as a powerful metaphor. A high-level comprehension perfect for developing critical thinking and deepening poetic understanding.
‘A Poison Tree’ and ‘The Trees’ includes:
· Two short poems
· Written questions
· Opportunities to compare and explore poetic language
· A variety of comparison question types and challenge levels
· Annotated text
· Colour coded model answers
· Tips and guidance along the way for both pupils and educators
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A thought-provoking LinkyThinks poetry comparison resource exploring ‘A Poison Tree’ by William Blake and ‘The Trees’ by Philip Larkin. This dual-poem comprehension invites students to delve into themes of emotion, renewal and the passage of time, while analysing and comparing poetic structure, tone and language. With rich vocabulary and layered meaning, the resource encourages readers to compare perspectives, interpret symbolism and examine how both poets use nature as a powerful metaphor. A high-level comprehension perfect for developing critical thinking and deepening poetic understanding.
‘A Poison Tree’ and ‘The Trees’ includes:
· Two short poems
· Written questions
· Opportunities to compare and explore poetic language
· A variety of comparison question types and challenge levels
· Annotated text
· Colour coded model answers
· Tips and guidance along the way for both pupils and educators
By accessing LinkyThinks Downloadables (free or paid) you agree to our Terms
A thought-provoking LinkyThinks poetry comparison resource exploring ‘A Poison Tree’ by William Blake and ‘The Trees’ by Philip Larkin. This dual-poem comprehension invites students to delve into themes of emotion, renewal and the passage of time, while analysing and comparing poetic structure, tone and language. With rich vocabulary and layered meaning, the resource encourages readers to compare perspectives, interpret symbolism and examine how both poets use nature as a powerful metaphor. A high-level comprehension perfect for developing critical thinking and deepening poetic understanding.
‘A Poison Tree’ and ‘The Trees’ includes:
· Two short poems
· Written questions
· Opportunities to compare and explore poetic language
· A variety of comparison question types and challenge levels
· Annotated text
· Colour coded model answers
· Tips and guidance along the way for both pupils and educators
By accessing LinkyThinks Downloadables (free or paid) you agree to our Terms