- Year 4
Writing a poem about the snow
I can create my own poem inspired by snow.
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- Year 4
Writing a poem about the snow
I can create my own poem inspired by snow.
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Key learning points
- A cinquain is a five-line poem that follows a specific structure involving syllables.
- Cinquains often focus on creating vivid imagery through descriptive language and sensory details.
- An ode is a poem that celebrates a person, object or idea.
- Poems can be written in many different forms and structures.
- A poet may choose the form of poetry depending on the impression that they want to create.
Keywords
Form - the way that a poem can be presented
Syllable - a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound
Cinquain - a form of poetry consisting of five lines, typically with a specific syllable count or pattern
Ode - a form of poetry that expresses deep admiration, praise or celebration for a specific person, object or idea
Common misconception
Pupils may find counting syllables challenging.
Adults can model appropriate methods for syllable counting (including clapping, humming, tapping wrist).
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