Preparing to write poetry about the heat
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can prepare to write a poem about the heat.
Key learning points
- A tanka is a traditional Japanese form of poetry that originated more than 1,300 years ago.
- Tankas consist of five lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5-7-7, totalling 31 syllables.
- Tankas often explore themes of nature, emotions and the passage of time.
- We can make specific language choices to describe the intensity of the heat.
- We can use vocabulary in different ways, depending on its position in a sentence, if it is a verb, adjective or noun.
Keywords
Form - the way that a poem can be presented
Tanka - a form of Japanese poetry consisting of five lines with a specific syllable pattern (5-7-5-7-7), often expressing emotions, observations or narratives
Common misconception
Pupils may be unsure of some of the definitions and synonyms of words associated with the heat.
It would be beneficial to have completed the Y4 Mrs Wordsmith vocabulary unit on 'Weather: wind and hot words' ahead of this lesson, to support children with generating vocabulary.
Teacher tip
It may be beneficial to print a physical copy of the poem in Task A. Encouarage children to present the poem in small groups and provide peer feedback.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a cinquain?
Q2.What is an ode?
Q3.What is a pantoum?
Q4.True or false? Pantoums do not rhyme.
Q5.Select the lines that rhyme.
Q6.Match each word class to its example.
radiate
boiling
furnace
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A tanka is a form of poetry which consists of __________ lines.
Q2.Tankas originated in which country?
Q3.Traditionally, tankas often explore themes of ...
Q4.Select the correct definition of 'sweltering'.
Q5.Select the correct definition of 'oppressive'.
Q6.Starting with the lowest heat, order these words from low heat to high heat.
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