I was extremely excited when I started to read 'Jabberwocky'. Once I heard about Jabberwocky, my mind automatically drifted to Alice in Wonderland, which happens to be my all-time favorite book. As I delved into the poem, I quickly realized that the word choice seemed to be more suited for an older audience. During the reading process, I had to look up several words to fully understand their meanings. However, despite the presence of these difficult words, I could still grasp the essence of what was happening in the story. I would say that this poem is more appropriate for 8th grade students and above. Sadly, I felt that the poem was rather quick-paced and somewhat boring. It didn't engage me in the way that I had initially expected. I had high hopes for this poem, but unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations.
Again, this was a book that I read when I too was at school. At that time, I truly enjoyed it. And having re-read it recently, I still feel the same way. It is a really clever and witty short poem, accompanied by lovely illustrations. It would make a really nice short story to read to the class. By doing so, we can begin a small introduction and discussion into poetry. It could raise all kinds of questions in the class, such as what differentiates a poem from a story, what exactly is a poem, and many other related questions. The story is very simple. It's about a boy who slays a, what I can only describe as, horrid monster. What makes this poem stand out is the use of nonce words in the poem and the way the author engages children's imagination through the wording and imagery. As I mentioned earlier, this is a short and fun read, and it would be great to share it with the class. I firmly believe that this book would be suitable for ages 6 and up.
I highly recommend these YouTube videos. The first one is from TED-Ed with the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLQos7-Vq8M&ab_channel=TED-Ed. TED-Ed offers a wide variety of educational and thought-provoking content. The videos are presented in an engaging and interesting way, which can help you learn new things and expand your knowledge.
The second video is "Read by Benedict Cumberbatch" with the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Um3787fSY&ab_channel=LaughingCynic. Benedict Cumberbatch is a talented actor, and his reading of the poem adds a unique charm to it. His voice and acting skills bring the poem to life, making it a truly enjoyable experience.
In addition to these videos, there is also a nonsense poem. Nonsense poems are often humorous and playful, using words and phrases in unexpected ways. They can be a great source of entertainment and can also激发 your creativity. So, take a break, relax, and enjoy these wonderful YouTube videos and the nonsense poem.