Poetry inspired by weather
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on 'John Lyons Poetry', where pupils read and responded to a range of poems by John Lyons, exploring form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own. In this unit, 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 generating ideas and writing poems of their own.This unit prepares pupils for 'Poetry inspired by animals', where they will build on this knowledge by reading and analysing classic and contemporary poetry about animals.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Poems can use imagery to create an impression in the reader's mind.
- Some poems have a strict, regular form, whilst others do not.
- Repetition in poetry can be used to reinforce a point.
- Sounds can be used in poetry to create different effects.
- Punctuation in poetry can affect how a poem flows.
- Poets can appeal to the senses to help create a vivid image in the reader or listener's mind.
- Personification, similes and metaphors are language devices that can be used by poetry to create a particular impression.
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on 'John Lyons Poetry', where pupils read and responded to a range of poems by John Lyons, exploring form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own. In this unit, 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 generating ideas and writing poems of their own.This unit prepares pupils for 'Poetry inspired by animals', where they will build on this knowledge by reading and analysing classic and contemporary poetry about animals.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Poems can use imagery to create an impression in the reader's mind.
- Some poems have a strict, regular form, whilst others do not.
- Repetition in poetry can be used to reinforce a point.
- Sounds can be used in poetry to create different effects.
- Punctuation in poetry can affect how a poem flows.
- Poets can appeal to the senses to help create a vivid image in the reader or listener's mind.
- Personification, similes and metaphors are language devices that can be used by poetry to create a particular impression.
Reading, writing & oracy
Poetry inspired by weather
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.
12 lessons in unit
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