Worksheet on Winter Swans - Creative Writing and Analysis
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on 'Winter Swans' with creative writing tasks inspired by pop culture references. Designed to enhance analysis skills and imaginative writing.
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Worksheet on Winter Swans - Creative Writing and Analysis
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Grade Year 9
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Analysis of 'Winter Swans'
When we first met, I remember the way the winter sun cast long shadows across the frozen lake, reflecting the quiet strength of the swans as they glided effortlessly. The landscape was frozen, yet alive with the subtle movement of their wings. As I stood watching, the silence was broken only by the distant crack of ice and the gentle ripple of water disturbed by their graceful passage. Their elegant forms seemed to embody resilience amid cold stillness, reminding me of the resilience of human relationships that endure through adversity. The snow-covered banks and icy reeds framed this serene scene, creating a picture of fragile beauty and quiet endurance. It was in that moment I realised the power of connection, even in the starkest of seasons, when life seems most still and silent.
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Identify one poetic technique used in the extract and explain its effect.
[2 marks]2.
What mood or atmosphere is created by the description of the landscape? Support your answer with a quote.
[2 marks]3.
Describe how the imagery of the ‘frozen lake’ and ‘icy reeds’ contributes to the theme of resilience.
[4 marks]4.
In pop culture, which song or film scene could symbolise the themes of resilience and connection depicted in this extract? Explain your choice.
[3 marks]5.
Identify a metaphor in the extract and discuss its significance.
[2 marks]6.
Analyse how the use of colour imagery (e.g., 'winter sun', 'snow-covered banks') enhances the poem’s themes.
[4 marks]7.
Compare the themes in 'Winter Swans' to a pop culture story about friendship or resilience. Briefly outline similarities.
[3 marks]B
Creative Writing Task
Create your own poem or short story inspired by the themes of resilience and connection found in 'Winter Swans' and pop culture. Use vivid imagery and emotional language.
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Your creative piece should include at least two literary devices (e.g., metaphor, simile, personification). List them and explain their impact.
[4 marks]2.
Include a title for your piece that reflects its themes.
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- 12/31/2025
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