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Laburnum Top

The document discusses the concept of a 'repaying relationship' characterized by mutual benefit and reciprocity. It includes a poem analysis focusing on the transformation of the laburnum tree by the arrival of a goldfinch, exploring themes of mutual survival and the significance of sound imagery. Additionally, it presents challenges and self-reflection prompts related to the poem's themes and imagery.

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Laburnum Top

The document discusses the concept of a 'repaying relationship' characterized by mutual benefit and reciprocity. It includes a poem analysis focusing on the transformation of the laburnum tree by the arrival of a goldfinch, exploring themes of mutual survival and the significance of sound imagery. Additionally, it presents challenges and self-reflection prompts related to the poem's themes and imagery.

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BIG IDEA

• Repaying relationship:
A mutual connection in which both parties benefit and
contribute to each other’s well-being. It’s built on
reciprocity, where giving and receiving create a balance
that nurtures and sustains the bond over time.
POEM ANALYSIS
Formative Assessment
(Highlight the answers in the text)
• How does the arrival of the goldfinch transform the laburnum
tree?
• How does Ted Hughes use sound imagery to enhance the
liveliness of the scene?
• In what way is the ending of the poem significant?
• How does the poem reflect the theme of mutual survival in
nature?
• How does the structure of the poem align to the events and
theme of the poem?
• What is the significance of colour yellow in the poem?
CHALLENGE 1
She enters the thickness, and a machine starts up
Of chitterings, and of tremor of wings, and trillings
The whole tree trembles and thrills
It is the engine of her family.
She stokes it full, then flirts out to a branch-end
Showing her barred face identity mask
1. Choose the option that displays the same poetic device as used in the fourth line of
the extract.
a. The wind whispered through the trees.
b. She cried a river of tears.
c. Time is a thief.
d. The old man’s voice was as rough as sandpaper.

2. Pick an example of alliteration from the given lines.

3. On the basis of the extract, choose the correct option with reference to the assertion
and reason given below.
Assertion (A): The goldfinch’s presence brings vitality to the tree.
Reason (R): The goldfinch’s barred face identity mask is unique to its species.
a. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.
b. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A.
CHALLENGES CHECKLISTS

II. Draw two scenes of the laburnum tree — one  I drew two clear scenes: one before and one
before and one after the goldfinch arrives. Use after the bird’s arrival.
descriptive words and phrases from the poem to  I labeled each scene with at least 5
label each drawing. Focus on how the tone, descriptive words or phrases from the poem.
imagery, and sound change between the two  I used figurative language or sound words
scenes. (e.g., metaphor, onomatopoeia).
 I showed how the mood and energy of the
tree change through my labels.
III. Explain how the relationship between the  I explained what each gives to the other.
laburnum tree and the goldfinch reflects the  I mentioned how their interaction shows
theme of mutual support in nature in 150 words. balance or interdependence.
 I used two references or images from the
poem.
 I connected my ideas to the theme clearly.
IV. Write a poem inspired by "The Laburnum  I selected details that help the reader imagine
Top." Use the imagery and themes from the what the scene looks, sounds, or feels like.
poem to explore your personal interpretation of  I added elements that reflect how things
transience of joy, mutualism etc. change or disappear over time.
 I used different figures of speech to enhance
the theme
 I used a clear structure, like rhyme or rhythm,
to give the poem flow and balance.
SELF-REFLECTION
How is the relationship
between the laburnum tree and
the goldfinch similar to a
chemical covalent
bond/biological symbiotic
relationship?

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