a form of poetry that doesn't follow any set rules of rhyme or structure

the mood created in a section or whole of a text

the speed or rhythm at which a poem is read or performed

a movement that helps express an idea or meaning

Performing ‘Cosmic Disco’ by Grace Nichols

English

In this unit, pupils read and responded to a range of poems that link to the weather, exploring form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own. In 'Poetry inspired by animals', pupils build on this knowledge, reading and analysing classic and contemporary poetry about animals, exploring structure, form and language, whilst developing personal responses.

In 'John Lyons Poetry', pupils read and responded to a range of poems by John Lyons, exploring form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own. In 'Poetry inspired by weather', pupils build on these experiences, reading and responding to a range of poems that link to the weather.  They explore form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own.

In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform four different poems associated with weather. They discuss the poetic devices used and explore structure and imagery. Finally, they write their own poems inspired by the weather.

Poetry inspired by weather

Which phrases describe the atmosphere of the poem 'Cosmic Disco'?

speaking clearly and with appropriate volume

What could help to improve your performance of a poem?

describing a non-living thing as if it is a person

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

The universe is a grand celestial symphony.

The universe hides its secrets so that nobody can find them.

What poetic device is used in this sentence? The universe is a grand symphony.

the way people communicate through movements and gestures, without words

informal term for fancy or stylish clothing

groups of stars forming patterns in the night sky

dancing in a smooth, gliding, and rotating fashion

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