Kennings - KS2 Creative & Fun Poetry Lesson

This PowerPoint introduces children to Kennings through a fun and stimulating set of slides – including a Kenning Quiz – before the children produce kenning poetry of their own.

This Poetry lesson for Key Stage 2 children introduces pupils to kennings, explaining their history and how they can be used in both everyday life and in creative writing.

• The lesson models how to write and present a kenning poem – touching on the key features and how to generate ideas.

• Examples of alliteration and rhyming pattern are highlighted during this process.

• The children are then challenged to take part in a ‘Kenning Quiz’ – where they have to guess what each kenning poem is about.

• Key features and examples of good practice are highlighted through the quiz.

• The children are then challenged to create their own kenning poems.

• Tips and suggested themes are included for those children who require further guidance.

This is a fun and engaging lesson that children across the age range can access and enjoy.