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Paris with You - Poem Revision Notes
‘In Paris with You’ by James Fenton

Learning objectives: - AO1: respond to texts critically and imaginatively, select and evaluate textual detail to illustrate and support interpretations. - AO2: explain how language, structure and form contribute to writers’ presentation of ideas, themes and settings.

Pre-reading activity: 1. What do you associate with Paris? For example, you might think of the Eiffel Tower, fancy restaurants, or the Stade de France. Try to think of at least three more – you don’t only have to think of places. ← ______________________________________ ← ______________________________________ ← ______________________________________

2. What sorts of places do people go for a romantic date? Try to think of at least three locations. ← ______________________________________ ← ______________________________________ ← ______________________________________

3. Many people say that Paris is ‘the most romantic city in the world’. What does this mean to you?
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( Working with a partner, take two minutes to discuss your responses to the pre-reading questions.
( Note down any new ideas which your partner comes up with.
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( Working on your own, read the following list of words which have been taken from the poem.

( Organise the words into two lists: one of words you do associate with love and romance, and one you don’t. You might think that some words could go in either list, but if you
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