War Poetry Subset: Charge of the Light Brigade
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the Charge of the Light Brigade, incorporating creative writing tasks with a fairy tale reimagining theme.
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War Poetry Subset: Charge of the Light Brigade
Subject: EnglishGrade: Year 9
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction and Extract
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.
'Forward, the Light Brigade!
Was there a man dismay'd?
Not though the soldier knew
Some one 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.
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,
They that had fought so well
Came through the jaws of Death,
Back from the mouth of Hell,
All that was left of them,
Left of six hundred.
1.
Identify two poetic devices used in this extract and explain their effect.
[3 marks]2.
What tone does the poet convey through this extract? Support your answer with evidence.
[2 marks]B
Creative Writing: Fairy Tale Reimagining
Imagine the charge of the Light Brigade as a fairy tale scene. Write a short story or poem reimagining this event with fantastical elements, heroes, and moral lessons.
1.
Write a creative fairy tale version of the charge, focusing on heroism and sacrifice.
2.
Include at least three magical or fantastical elements in your story. Briefly list them below.
[3 marks]3.
Describe the moral lesson conveyed through your fairy tale version of the event.
[2 marks]C
Analytical Questions on Technique
Answer the following questions analysing poetic techniques used in 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'.
1.
Explain how the structure of the poem contributes to its emotional impact.
[3 marks]2.
Identify one example of alliteration in the poem and discuss its effect.
[2 marks]D
Personal Reflection
Reflect on the moral and historical significance of the Charge of the Light Brigade. Use your own words to express your thoughts.
1.
What lessons can we learn today from this event and poem?
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