The Man From Snowy River
Today we will read this well-known poem from a picture book, listen to the poem read aloud online and watch a scene from the movie. What is your response to Banjo Patterson's famous Australian poem?
Watch scenes from the movie and listen to the poem being read aloud.
Jim's Ride: A scene from the movie that might help you understand the poem a little more.
Read the poem here
Now read the poem for yourself. Does it make more sense? Do you understand more of the vocabulary now?Find out more: The history of the poem
Now find out a little more about the history behind the writing of this poem and the impact that it has had upon the Australian people. Did you know that Banjo Patterson and The Man from Snowy River are featured on our $10 note?
Waltzing Matilda - Banjo Patterson
