Comparison of treatments of the same theme, the poem and the report, on Flannan Isle.

Discovery about how poetry creates a tone or atmosphere.

Students to revisit the conclusion of the Superintendant – how did the three keepers most likely disappear?

Students should revisit the poem and keep the original report in view.

They should find the details which the poet,
W Gibson clearly created and added to the story and record them as similarities or differences - for example, three birds is a difference.     

Students should discuss the findings and make the link between factual writing and literary imagination.

The teacher to select some sections of the poem for reading out loud and the students should be asked to listen carefully.

What tone is set up by the poet and how is this achieved?

Students should list the tension/fear words and phrases of the poem.