Poem to Go: A Memory by Ted Hughes
"A Memory" by Ted Hughes is a portrayal of a moment from the past, which allows the reader to step into a pastoral world. The poem captures a scene of a person shearing a sheep, their physical exertion and intimate interaction with the animal presented in detail. Hughes uses a range of sensory language to convey the reality of the scene. Instructions for introducing the poem to students: Set the Scene: Start by...