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Fire Poetry Analysis Worksheet

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Fire Poetry Analysis Worksheet

Fire and recovery themed illustration

🔥 Part 1: Analysing Fire Poetry

Read this poem excerpt:

"The blackened earth sleeps like a weary giant,
While tiny green shoots whisper hope through ash.
Phoenix feathers drift on morning wind,
And life writes its story on charcoal canvas."

1. Identify TWO examples of imagery (descriptive language that appeals to the senses) from the poem:
2. Which metaphor compares the burnt earth to something else?

A weary giant

Phoenix feathers

Charcoal canvas

Tiny green shoots

3. What theme of resilience does this poem express? Explain using evidence from the text:
4. Which literary devices are present in this poem? (Select all that apply)

Metaphor

Personification

Imagery

Alliteration

✏️ Part 2: Creating Your "After the Fire" Poem

5. Brainstorm sensory details for "After the Fire". List at least three words or phrases for each sense:

Sight: _________________________________

Sound: _________________________________

Smell: _________________________________

Touch/Feel: _________________________________

6. Create THREE metaphors about recovery and resilience after a fire:

Example: "Hope is a seed buried in ash"

7. Write your "After the Fire" poem (8-12 lines). Include at least two metaphors and vivid imagery:

🌱 Part 3: Reflection and Extension

8. Explain how your poem reflects themes of resilience and recovery:
9. Which line from your poem are you most proud of? Why?
10. Extension Activity: Choose ONE to complete:

Write your poem from an animal's perspective

Create a visual artwork to accompany your poem

Research an Indigenous story about fire and land regeneration

11. Success Criteria Check: Tick when complete:

I used clear imagery to paint pictures with words

I included metaphors to express feelings about resilience

My poem reflects themes of recovery after fire

I can explain my literary choices

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