Make vocabulary and mood come alive in your classroom with this engaging and interactive poetry analysis lesson based on Michael Rosen’s hilarious and expressive performance of Chocolate Cake. Ideal for KS2 learners, this resource explores how a writer’s choice of words shapes the emotional tone of a text, supporting students in identifying mood and analysing literary techniques.

What’s Included:
Editable ActivInspire Presentation (and PDF) covering:

• What is mood? Includes explainer video link
• Vocabulary bank of mood words (positive, negative, neutral)
• Key literary techniques that help create mood (e.g. simile, metaphor, personification)
  Chocolate Cake performance by Michael Rosen – video link provided
  Poem annotation activity – identify mood through language
  Plenary discussion – share and compare analysis

Key Features:

• Fun and familiar poetry performance to boost engagement
• Focus on writer’s craft – vocabulary choice, tone, and mood
• Scaffolded approach to poetic analysis
• Promotes collaborative discussion and annotation
• Aligned with UK National Curriculum and suitable for Common Core adaptation
• Editable for differentiation or extension

Perfect For:

• KS2 English / Literacy/ Guided Reading lessons
• Poetry or figurative language units
• Reading comprehension & analysis
• Cover lessons or speaking & listening tasks