The Thought Fox | Ted Hughes | Poetry Analysis | GCSE Literature | English with Kayleigh

PPT for revision/teaching! www.tes.com/teaching-resource...
In today’s video, we analyse The Thought Fox, a poem by Ted Hughes. The poem is included in the CAIE 0475 literature syllabus from 2023. I hope it helps! K
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[@KMLasVegas]

Here's a little poem about the true facts about foxes just for you: In forests deep, where shadows play, A cunning creature finds its way. With fur so red, like fiery flame, The fox is known by its noble name. With eyes so sharp, like gleaming stars, It roams the night, near and far. With grace it leaps, with swiftness it runs, A master of stealth, under the moonlit sun. Its bushy tail, a symbol of pride, A brush that guides as it swiftly strides. A creature both sly and wise, In nature's realm, it surely thrives. The fox, a hunter, so clever and shrewd, It seeks its prey with a stealthy mood. But let's not forget, it's more than its guise, For loyalty and family, it deeply prize. In folklore and tales, it holds a place, A symbol of cunning, with charm and grace. So, remember the fox, both cunning and true, A creature of wonder, in nature's grand view. Hope you enjoyed my poem enjoyed that little ode to our foxy friends! They truly are fascinating

[@sophiaalove21]

Many thanks for those great analysis of the poem. I have watched quite a lot of your poems analysis and I would say great job. ❤

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Thank you Sophia! I’m so glad you find the videos helpful! Are there other poems/poets you’d like to see me analyse? 🌸

[@AmericanEnglish8545]

Well done 👍 great job

[@shridevikarunadu6227]

So good tq mam,,,,

[@MangoSkittles7439]

Hi, thank you so much for this video, it's very helpful! As for the essay question, I've always been confused on what to answer for that type of question (the striking effect). What do you suggest?

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Hi Mango! Well, this question is specifically about words and images, so it’s important we incorporate that into our answer.
I would start with a ‘zoomed out’ effect of the speaker in the room and the connotations of the stars and nighttime.
Then, introduce the fox and explore the animal and how it is a figment of the speakers imagination, but yet is portrayed so vividly that one may consider it to be real.
Using the fox as an extended metaphor for the process of writing / creation.
What else you might include? Best of luck for the exam tomorrow 🍀

[@tellurian3946]

Thanks Kayleigh your a legend

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

So glad you found the video helpful! 🌸 K

[@wafIeee]

love your vids u are a blessing ❣

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Thank you!🌷🤗

[@poetryads1]

thank you for this video - it is very useful - the link takes me to 'The Telegraph wire' not 'The Thought Fox'. can you provide a link for a ppt for this poem? Thank you

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Hi Karen! Thanks so much for pointing this out. You can find The Thought Fox PPT here: www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12817954
I hope it helps! K

[@thesunshine1]

Thanks a lot you have really a smooth voice. ❤️🥰

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Thanks for commenting ~ very kind words! Wishing you the best for the exam 🌺 K

[@user-lp9gm2kh5u]

Many thanks

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

You’re welcome 🌺 K

[@turtle6160]

Hello, is “that now and again now, and now, and now” polysyndeton?

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Yes, it is 🌺 K

[@imm0_0n]

Thanks 🎉

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

You’re welcome!🌷

[@joelsonmaoying4712]

I liked it!❤💖💓

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Thank you!🌷

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[@blessingkhani7861]

This really helped

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

I’m so glad!🌷🤗

[@parthabiswas9719]

Thank you so much, can you please do the novels for IGCSE (Life of pi, war of the world and great expectations )

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Thanks for reaching out! I’m currently teaching the short stories collection. Would you be interested in those videos/resources? I will add the novels to my to film list 🌷 K

[@inessss1205]

I love Your vídeos they are very helpful. I was wondering if you are going to be posting all of the poems of ted hughes for IGCSE. It would be very useful. And also, could you do a vídeo on how to Make literature essays including structure etc. Thanks¡

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Thanks for your comment! I’m definitely going to upload all 15 poems - The Jaguar goes live later today! I will also aim to make videos about the process of writing essays for GCSE. Thanks again 🌸

[@robertademichele8616]

thank u from 4C❤️❤️

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

I’m glad you found the video helpful! I’ll be uploading Roe Deer, The Other, and Anniversary over the next week or so. Please do subscribe so you are notified when they go live. 🌸 K

[@pranjalsharma6626]

Can u also do "The Other" poem by ted hughes

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Thank for your comment! I’m working to upload all 15 of the poems 👍 Please subscribe so you don’t miss when The Other is live 🌸 K

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[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Thanks for commenting RUN RUN!
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[@MrHimlay]

You have typos in the poem!

[@EnglishwithKayleigh]

Thanks so much for flagging that! Everyone makes mistakes but I’ll be sure to check more throughly in future 👍 Hope you found the content useful 🌸 K

[@imranbawani6633]

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