a piece of writing that uses creative and rhythmic language to express thoughts, feelings or ideas

a writer who uses verse to convey emotions

initial feelings about a person, place or thing, gained from reading a text

British English CC

Introduction to the poet Laura Mucha

English

Exploring and performing 'Night Flight' by Laura Mucha

Exploring and performing 'Compliments of Shakespeare'

Exploring and performing 'Doing Nothing' and 'Travel by Book' by Laura Mucha

Performing 'I'm an Orchestra' by Laura Mucha

In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform a variety of poems by the poet, Laura Mucha. They will watch Mucha perform her own poems and learn from her about what makes an effective performance.  Finally, pupils will practise different skills to perform each poem effectively to an audience.

Laura Mucha: performance poetry

uses language to express themselves in a creative or artistic way

A **poet** is someone who does which of these?

Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a teacher.

She is now a full-time poet, author and performer.

Her writing has won many international awards.

Which of the following about Laura Mucha are true?

True or false? Laura Mucha always knew she wanted to be a poet.

What is Laura Mucha’s debut poetry collection for children called?

The poem ‘Dear Ugly Sisters’ is presented as a goodbye ___________ from Cinderella to the ugly sisters.

True or false? Our impressions and personal responses to the poem should be the same.

a formal report written in a formal, structured manner

a creative use of language, often employing rhythm, imagery and metaphor

What is a group of lines in a poem called?

What is a person who writes poetry called?

Which of the following are examples of **figurative language**?

Which of these are a type of poetic form?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet