structure in poetry refers to the way a poem is organised or put together

the repeated use of sounds, words, phrases or structural elements that are repeated for emphasis

a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human

Writing a structured poem in response to 'MORERAPS' by Joseph Coelho

English

In this unit, pupils have analysed several poems by Joseph Coelho, looking for any similarities and common themes. In 'Poetry inspired by weather’, pupils will follow a similar path, but using the poet John Lyons. 

In 'Humourous Poetry’, pupils looked at a range of poems and how the poets used poetic devices to create humour. In this unit, pupils will focus on Joseph Coelho's poems and how he creates humour in his poems. ’

Poet focus: Joseph Coelho

True or false? 'MORERAPS' was created to help remember rhyming words.

the repeated use of sounds, words, phrases or structural elements

the similarity of sounds between the ending syllables of words

the repetition of the same sound found at the start of words close together

True or false? Rhyme is a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human. 

The rain danced joyfully on the rooftops.

The relentless rain rattled the rooftops.

Which of these is an example of personification? 

the way a poem is organised or put together

the main topic or idea that the poet is writing about

True or false? A poetic device is a technique used by poets to enhance the meaning, sound and overall impact of their poems.

Joseph Coelho invented the 'MORERAPS' to help remember which of these? 

What does the 'E' in 'MORERAPS' stand for?

What does the 'O' in 'MORERAPS' stand for?

What does the 'P' in 'MORERAPS' stand for?

To emphasise the benefits of using the poetic devices.

What is the writer's purpose in the last verse?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Writing a structured poem in response to 'MORERAPS' by Joseph Coelho

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.