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Repetition, rhythm and rhyme in poetry. 'I Stuck My Finger Up My Nose ' by Kenn Nesbitt.
Kids love a humorous poem and Kenn Nesbitt’s ‘I Stuck My Finger Up My Nose
’ makes kids laugh every time.
Learning Objectives:
To find out about repetition in poetry
To find out about rhythm and rhyme in poetry
To write their own stanza
This document includes lesson notes and two worksheets.
Worksheet 1: easy rhyming words sheet
Worksheet 2: writing a stanza
This is part of a 8 week unit on humorous poetry. Over the 8 weeks students will be exposed to a variety of funny poems and taught the main language features of poetry.
Please note: you will need to have access to your own copy of the poem. The poem can be found online at Poetry4Kids. A blank page with appropriate images is included for you to write the poem on if needed.
Reading poetry out loud. 'The Sound of Words' by Glen Colqhoun.
Introduce students to reading poetry out loud with Glen Colqhoun’s wonderful poem The Sound of Words. This poem has wonderfully descriptive words, that when combined with rhythm, paint pictures in the children’s minds.
Learning Objectives:
To learn how to read poetry out loud
To learn how to paint pictures using sound
To practise reading with expression and rhythm
This document includes lesson notes, poem page and worksheet.
Colqhoun is an established New Zealand poet.
Antonyms in poetry. 'Falling Up' by Shel Silverstein.
Falling Up by Shel Silverstien is a relatable poem that is a bit mixed up. It is a fun way to introduce students to antonyms or opposites.
Learning Objectives:
to learn about a well known writer
to learn about antonyms
to pracitse reviewing and discussing a poem
This document includes lesson notes, poem page, worksheet, and matching puzzle.
Please note: you will need to have access to your own copy of the poem. A space has been included for you to write the poem on if needed. The poem can be found on the Shel Silverstien website.
Acrostic Poems for Seasons. Poem study + creative writing.
Introduce students to acrostic poetry with this seasonal poetry lesson. Acrostic poems are simple, achievable and perfect for a creative writing project at any level.
Included:
teacher instructions,
example of an acrostic poem Rainbows
brainstorm or planning page
seasonal templates for writing acrostic poems (summer, autumn, winter, spring)