Year 1, Writing: Poetry - The Five Senses (Week 1 of 2)

Termly target: To develop pleasure in reading, motivation to read, vocabulary and understanding by listening to and discussing a wide range of poems.

Children explore their senses/ capture sensory experiences and learn how to follow rhymes.

Main outcome: To write and perform a poem to their peers.
Text(s): A range of poems

Day 1) No Learning Outcome as it was a bank holiday - Can be used to respond to feedback in books or for children to go on an outside 'observational walk' and/or using instruments etc. to use their 5 senses.
Day 2) Learning Outcome: I can explore a range of poems
Day 3) Learning Outcome: I can explore my 5 senses (Collaborative carousel activity for 2 sessions).
Day 4) Learning Outcome: I can explore my 5 senses (Collaborative carousel activity for 2 sessions).
Day 5) Learning Outcome: I can identify and discuss describing words

Includes: Weekly plan, links to websites, lists of resources for activities, a whole variety of simple poems using the 5 senses (can also be used for Guided Reading).