All pupils will... have listened to and made a response to part
of the poem. Some pupils will... use vocal intonation to enhance
meaning. A few pupils will... recognise some of the rhyming
words and find some new rhyming words. These ideas are informed
by an inclusive style of teaching and are multi-sensory in their
offering. Pupils may engage with the poem in many different
ways. They may enjoy the play with metaphorical imagery that is
prevalent in Valerie Bloom's poetry, or they may be responsive
to the shape, rhythm and sound of the words. Consider how the
pupils listen to language and be creative in re-presenting the
poem to them. For some pupils, metaphor can be difficult and
confusing. For others, imagining experiences outside their own
lives can present a challenge. When listening to or reading the
poem, consider how to keep the constant movement of a river,
through sound and/or action. It would be excellent to return to
the poem regularly over a period of at least three weeks, to
allow pupils a chanc