Writing a structured poem in response to 'MORERAPS' by Joseph Coelho
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write my own ‘MORERAPS’ poem.
Key learning points
- ‘MORERAPS’ is a type of 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.
- Repetition is the repeated use of sounds, words, phrases or structural elements that are repeated for emphasis.
- Personification is a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human.
- The subject of a poem is the main topic or idea that the poet is writing about.
Keywords
Structure - structure in poetry refers to the way a poem is organised or put together
Repetition - the repeated use of sounds, words, phrases or structural elements that are repeated for emphasis
Personification - a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human
Common misconception
Pupils may want to change the order of the devices in the poem.
Joseph Coelho originally intends people to follow the set structure, but then you can allow pupils to play around with the structure of their poem and move things if they want to.
Teacher tip
You may wish to add some slides on rhyme to this lesson if you feel your pupils need a reminder.
Equipment
You need a copy of the poem ‘MORERAPS’, which is available in the additional materials for this lesson.
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