Topic Two (1.2): Poetry
Objectives for the topic
- To identify key features of poetry, including patterns of language and imagery.
Introduction
In this topic, you will read and analyse poems and you will also write your own poem.
Session One (1.2.1): What is a Poem?
- Do you have a favourite poem? Or is there a particular style of poetry that you like?
- Extension Activity: produce a poster illustrating your favourite poem.
- Read and complete all of the activities on pages 18-19 of your coursebook. You can listen to the audio of the poem here:
LISTEN - 1.2 I Want a Poem audio (Kerboodle)
Session Two (1.2.2): Poetic Devices
- Read and complete all of the activities on pages 20-21 of your coursebook.
- Watch this video to learn more about poetic devices:
Extension Activity
You could also watch this video to learn more about different forms of poetry:
Session Three (1.2.3): Writing Your Own Poem
- Read and complete all of the activities on pages 22-23 of your coursebook. The poem was written in Victorian times and during this time, social reformers were working to improve children’s welfare. The images in the poem offer a powerful criticism of the treatment of children at the time. Listen to the audio of the poem here:
LISTEN - 1.2 The Factory audio (Kerboodle)
Extension Activity
If you enjoyed writing your own poem, take a look at these useful resources to help you write some other forms of poetry:
EXPLORE - Poetry Writing Lessons for Kids (poetry4kids.com) Links to an external site.
EXPLORE - Rhyming Dictionary for Kids (poetry4kids.com) Links to an external site.
Session Four (1.2.4): Grammar: Verbs
- Read and complete all of the activities on pages 10-13 (verbs) in the Get It Right workbook.
- To help you with the activities, watch this video about verbs:
Check your answers
CHECK – 1.2 Student Book 1 Answers – Unit 2
CHECK – Get it Right Answers (pages 10-13)
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