The Owl and The Pussycat

S1 Introducing the poem, reading aloud and re-reading.

“The Owl and the Pussycat” is a famous poem by Edward Lear.

 

Task 1

What do you already know about owls and pussycats?

Do you think an owl and a pussycat would be friends? Why do you think this?

 

Task 2

Read the key words on the Word Mat – the pictures should help.

Task 3

Listen to the poem.  A sung version.  Click here

 

Task 4

Have a go at reading the poem yourself.  

 

Task 5

Listen to an animated version. Click here

 

Task 6

What is it like being on a boat? Why do you think this? 

What’s the longest time you have been away?  Where did you go?

What do you think happens at a wedding?  Why do you think this? 

How are the Owl and the Pussycat’s experiences like yours or different from yours?

Try to explain your ideas.