Introduction to poetry

In this lesson, we will learn about the key components of poetry, such as figurative language. We will look at examples of simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia and personification.

In this lesson, we will develop our understanding of poetic conventions. We will review figurative language before using the opening of 'I wander'd lonely as a cloud' as an example of poetic conventions.

In this lesson, we will introduce stanzas. We will explore how stanzas are used to create meaning in poetry. 'Train' by Helen Mackay, from 'London, One November' is used as an example and explored in depth.

In this lesson, we will introduce imagery and explore how imagery is used to create meaning in poetry.

In this lesson, we will introduce poetic structure and explore how structure is used to create meaning in poetry.

In this lesson, we will introduce rhyme scheme and practise identifying patterns of rhyme in poetry.

In this lesson, we will look at key components of rhythm in poetry and explore how and why poets use rhythm.

In this lesson, we will introduce the basics of poetic metre and identify poetic metre and its effect.