Write a Season Poem (KS3 English)

This is a fun and versatile poetry writing lesson aimed at KS3 pupils. The lesson shows pupils how to make a poem about their favourite season using the technique of personification. Following a starter slide asking pupils to reflect on their favourite season and another slide recapping personification, the ppt goes on to show pupils how to write their own prose poem on the season of their choice. The lesson includes an example poem and is designed for a 1-hour session which can easily be extended if pupils wish to complete a final ‘neat’ /illustrated copy of their poem for their books or wall displays.

This creative writing lesson is designed for younger pupils (11-12 year olds) and may also work with KS2 pupils too.

The ppt includes:

• 8 clear and well-presented slides guiding pupils through the poetry writing activity.
• Starter activity and a slide recapping personification.
• An example of a season poem using personification.