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Poetry inspired by weather

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Introduction to ‘Cosmic Disco’ by Grace Nichols

I can read the poem and can share my personal response.

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Poetic devices used in ‘Cosmic Disco’ by Grace Nichols

I can identify a range of poetic devices.

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Performing ‘Cosmic Disco’ by Grace Nichols

I can perform the poem ‘Cosmic Disco’ by Grace Nichols.

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Reading and responding to ‘Who Has Seen the Wind?’ by Christina Rossetti

I can give a personal response to the poem and give some evidence to justify my ideas.

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Reading and responding to 'When the Wind Blows' and 'Heatwave' by John Foster

I can generate additional ideas about the wind that mirror a poem's structure.

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Reading and responding to 'First Snow' by John Mole

I can give a personal response to the poem and give some evidence to justify my ideas.

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Writing a poem about the snow

I can create my own poem inspired by snow.

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Preparing to write poetry inspired by rain

I can prepare to write a poem about the rain.

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Writing a poem about the rain

I can write and revise my poem about the rain.

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Preparing to write poetry about the heat

I can prepare to write a poem about the heat.

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Writing a poem about the heat

I can write and revise my poem about the heat

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Publishing an original poem

I can publish an original poem, using form and layout to emphasise meaning.

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