Date: Thursday 20th September 2018 Title: Poem 5-Charge of the Light Brigade Get your folders and Anthologies in front of you Get paper from the front only if you need it Write date and title into your books and predict what the poem might be about based on the title.

English Literature Paper 2 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson six English Literature Paper 2 2 hours 15 minutes For 15 minutes approach this poem using the Acronym LIST. I will expect everyone to be able to feedback something by the end. Look at what the poem is about Imagery-pick out imagery and consider the impact Structure-how is the poem laid out and why might this layout have been chosen? Thought and feelings-what thoughts and feelings are in the poem? Answer one question on the poetry cluster you have studied from the Anthology Section B – Poetry Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

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English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson six English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . Poem 5 – CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE– Alfred Tennyson Alfred Tennyson was one of the greatest poets of the Victorian era, and was Poet Laureate from 1850 until his death in 1892. He wrote this poem in 1854 as a tribute to the men who died in the battle it describes. Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson six English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson six 1 Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. "Forward, the Light Brigade! "Charge for the guns!" he said: Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. 2. "Forward, the Light Brigade!" Was there a man dismay'd? Not tho' the soldier knew Someone had blunder'd: Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die: Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson six Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them Volley'd and thunder'd; Storm'd at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of Hell Rode the six hundred. 4. Flash'd all their sabres bare, Flash'd as they turn'd in air, Sabring the gunners there, Charging an army, while All the world wonder'd: Plunged in the battery-smoke Right thro' the line they broke; Cossack and Russian Reel'd from the sabre stroke Shatter'd and sunder'd. Then they rode back, but not Not the six hundred. Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson six 5. Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon behind them Volley'd and thunder'd; Storm'd at with shot and shell, While horse and hero fell, They that had fought so well Came thro' the jaws of Death Back from the mouth of Hell, All that was left of them, Left of six hundred. 6. When can their glory fade? O the wild charge they made! All the world wondered. Honor the charge they made, Honor the Light Brigade, Noble six hundred. Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson six English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Poem 5 – CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE– Alfred Tennyson . A SUMMARY – The poem describes a disastrous battle between British Cavalry (soldiers on horseback) and Russian forces during the Crimean War (1853-1856) A misunderstanding meant that the Light Brigade were ordered to advance into a valley surrounded by enemy soldiers. The cavalry were only armed with swords, whereas the Russian soldiers had guns. The Light Brigade were virtually defenceless against their enemies, and many of them were killed. Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson six 1 Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. "Forward, the Light Brigade! "Charge for the guns!" he said: Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. 2. "Forward, the Light Brigade!" Was there a man dismay'd? Not tho' the soldier knew Someone had blunder'd: Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die: Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. The rhythm sounds like galloping horses’ hooves – it gives the impression that the horses are unstoppable. Sounds sinister – the reader is warned right from the start that something bad is going to happen. The commanding officer is speaking here. They’re presented as one group with one purpose Soldiers realise the order was a mistake but do what they’re told because it’s their duty to follow commands. The poet respects them for this Rhyme and repetition emphasise the soldiers’ obedience and sense of duty, even though they know they will almost certainly be killed Using biblical references makes the poem seem solemn and significant.. Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

Anthology Poetry – lesson six Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them Volley'd and thunder'd; Storm'd at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of Hell Rode the six hundred. Flash'd all their sabres bare, Flash'd as they turn'd in air, Sabring the gunners there, Charging an army, while All the world wonder'd: Plunged in the battery-smoke Right thro' the line they broke; Cossack and Russian Reel'd from the sabre stroke Shatter'd and sunder'd. Then they rode back, but not Not the six hundred. Repetition at the start and end of the lines reflects the way the soldiers are surrounded by the enemy’s guns. It also replicates the sound of gunfire.. Sibilance emphasises the idea of ammunition flying towards them. These images personify death and hell and make them seem like monsters that the soldiers can’t escape from. The first 3 stanzas end with the same line. It adds to the sense of foreboding and reminds us of the number of soldiers. The repetition of “flash’d” and the rhyme create a powerful image of the cavalry using their swords. This reminds us that the cavalry only had swords against the Russian guns. Several lines begin with verbs, emphasising the action and increasing the pace of the poem. Sibilance sounds vicious Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it. Repetition of “not” emphasises the fact that some of the brigade have been killed. Broken, stuttering effect sound upset.

Anthology Poetry – lesson six Similar to the opening lines of stanza 3, but now the soldiers are retreating. Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon behind them Volley'd and thunder'd; Storm'd at with shot and shell, While horse and hero fell, They that had fought so well Came thro' the jaws of Death Back from the mouth of Hell, All that was left of them, Left of six hundred. When can their glory fade? O the wild charge they made! All the world wondered. Honour the charge they made, Honour the Light Brigade, Noble six hundred. Powerful ONOMATOPOEIC verbs suggest the noise from the cannons.. The sense of admiration is touched with sadness The repetition of “left of” reminds us that lives have been lost, and makes the poem sound sad. This is a RHETORICAL QUESTION that challenges the reader. This command is repeated to leave the reader with the idea that they should honour the cavalry. Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson six English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Poem 5 – CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE– Alfred Tennyson . FORM AND STRUCTURE The poem’s narrated in the third person, making it seem like a story. The regular, relentless rhythm creates a fast pace, imitating the cavalry’s advance and the energy of the battle. Rhyming couplets and triplets drive the poem forwards, but the momentum is broken by unrhymed lines, which could mirror the horses stumbling and soldiers falling. The overall lack of rhyme scheme hints at the chaos of war. The poem tells the story of the battle in chronological order, from the charge of the men in the first three stanzas, to the battle in the fourth and the retreat in the fifth. The final stanza is shorter and summarises the heroism of the brigade. Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson six English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Poem 5 – CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE– Alfred Tennyson . LANGUAGE Repetition – creates a sense of impending doom and inevitability. Repetition of “six hundred” at the end of the stanza reinforces the idea of the large numbers of men involved, with the references to them summarising the story of the battle. Heroic Language – Adverbs like “boldly” and verbs like “charging” emphasise the men’s bravery. Respectful language shows how the narrator feels the soldiers should be remembered. Violent Language – the narrator chooses powerful verbs and adjectives to give a strong sense of the violence of the battle, and uses sounds to create a vivid, noisy, hellish setting. Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson six English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Poem 5 – CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE– Alfred Tennyson . FEELINGS AND ATTITUDES ADMIRATION – The narrator admires the bravery and sacrifice of the men because they obeyed orders even though they knew death was likely. He thinks that the world should recognise their bravery and appreciate their sacrifice. PATRIOTISM – The men followed the orders because of their duty to their country, and the speaker portrays them as heroes for doing this. HORROR – There’s a suggestion that the narrator is horrified by the violence of the battle. Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.

English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes Anthology Poetry – lesson six English Literature Paper 2 – 2 hours 15 minutes . Poem 5 – CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE– Alfred Tennyson How does the phrase “Jaws of Death” make you feel? Explain your answer. How does the narrator convey the terror and violence of the battle? Level 1– identify skills required in the exam Level 2 – understand what the examiner will be looking for Level 3 – Interpret a poem from the anthology Level 4-5 – Analyse a poem from the anthology, considering your own interpretation of it.