Publishing an original poem
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can publish an original poem, using form and layout to emphasise meaning.
Key learning points
- Poems can be published with illustrations to help the reader engage with the poetry further.
- Illustrations can be influenced by both the content and form of the poem.
- A poem’s illustrations can be based on imagery, emotions, rhythm and flow, and the intended audience.
- The layout of words and illustrations in a poem can make it more visually appealing to the reader.
Keywords
Form - the way that a poem can be presented
Illustrations - visual elements such as drawings, paintings or images that accompany a text
Layout - the way the poem is organised on the page
Publishing - the process of producing written content to become available for an audience
Common misconception
Pupils may think that illustrations are always drawn in pencil.
Include access to a wide range of materials which pupils can use to create an illustration for their poem. This might include colouring pencils, charcoal, watercolour, oil pastel, clay etc.
Teacher tip
Pupils' poems could be published as a class anthology (with a front cover) to share in the reading area or around school.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is the most suitable definition of an ode?
Q2.Which of the following is the most suitable definition of a pantoum?
Q3.Which of the following is the most suitable definition of a tanka?
Q4.True or false? Odes are usually addressed to the subject they are written about.
Q5.Match the following poetic devices to their definitions.
Q6.True or false? Poems always need to describe their subjects in a positive light.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following keywords to their definitions.
Q2.Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of publishing?
Q3.True or false? A poem’s illustration should always match the first line of the poem.
Q4.What is the name for a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing?
Q5.Match the following illustration considerations to their definitions.
Q6.Which layout creates a staggered visual style for a poem?
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