Reading and responding to 'MORERAPS' by Joseph Coelho
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can read and respond to the poem 'MORERAPS' by Joseph Coelho and explore the poetic devices within the poem.
Key learning points
- ‘MORERAPS’ is a poem that Joseph Coelho invented to help him remember the different poetic devices.
- A poetic device is a technique used by poets to enhance the meaning, sound and overall impact of their poems.
- A simile describes something by comparing it to something else, using 'like' or 'as'.
- Onomatopoeia is a poetic device that uses words that imitate the sound they describe.
Keywords
Poetic device - a technique used by poets to enhance the meaning, sound and overall impact of their poems
Onomatopoeia - a poetic device that uses words that imitate the sound they describe
Simile - a poetic device that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'
Common misconception
Pupils may find it hard to see the differences between metaphors and similes.
Teach pupils that metaphors say something is something else and similes compare two things using 'like' or 'as'.
Teacher tip
You may wish to watch a video of Joseph Coelho performing his poem, 'MORERAPS' which is available online.
Equipment
You need a copy of the poem ‘MORERAPS’, which is available in the additional materials for this lesson.
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