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Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne. Analysing a poem and rhyming words.
Every child should be given the chance to read the work of A. A. Milne. He is one of the most recognisable authors of all times.
Now We Are Six is a relatable poem that can be used as a starting point for discussing rhyming words and how to analyse a poem.
Learning Objectives:
to learn about a well known writer
to learn about rhyming words
to learn how to analyse to a poem
This document includes lesson notes, poem page and worksheets.
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.
This is part of a 8 week unit on poems by significant poets. Over the 8 weeks students will be exposed to a variety of well-known poems and taught the main language features of poetry.
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Humorous Poetry Unit. 8 poetry lessons + worksheets.
Kids love a humorous poem and this unit will keep you giggling for 8 lessons. Over this time students will be exposed to a variety of funny poems and taught the main language features of poetry.
• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives
• mood
• alliteration
• antonyms
• rhythm and rhyme
• tongue twisters
• poem structures
Each poem comes with teaching notes and worksheets.
Each lesson is designed to fit in a one hour teaching block.
Included poems:
Be Glad Your Nose in on Your Face by Jack Prelutsky
Frightened by Shel Silverstein
I Stuck My Finger Up My Nose by Kenn Nesbitt
Learning to Fly by Kenn Nesbitt
My Neighbour’s Dog is Purple by Shel Silverstein
Eating Numbers by Neal Levin
Falling Up by Shal Silverstein
Tongue Twisters
Please note: you will need to have access to your own copy of some of the poems. A blank page with appropriate images is included for you to write the poem on if needed.
Nouns, verbs, adjectives in poetry. 'Who Has Seen The Wind?' by Christina Rossetti
Christina Rossetti’s poem Who Has Seen the Wind? is an easy to read poem that can be used as a starting point for discussing nouns, verbs and adjectives. This lesson also makes a good autumn or fall activity.
Learning Objectives:
to learn about a well known writer
to reinforce knowledge of nouns, verbs and adjectives
to practise cutting and pasting skills
This document includes lesson notes, poem page and worksheets.
This is part of a 8 week unit on poems by significant poets. Over the 8 weeks students will be exposed to a variety of well known poems and taught the main language features of poetry.
Tongue-Twisters and alliteration.
Engage children with poetry that makes them laugh out loud while trying to repeat tongue-twisters as fast as possible.
Learning Objectives:
to learn about and identify alliteration
to learn about tongue-twisters
writing simple phrases using alliteration
practise dictionary skills
This document includes lesson notes, tongue-twisters and two worksheets.
Year 1 worksheet: Use cut and paste to create an alliteration poem.
Year 2 worksheet: Write a simple alliteration poem using the worksheet and dictionaries.
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.
Rhyming words and poem review. 'The Swing' by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem The Swing is a relatable poem that paints pictures in the children’s minds.
There are two worksheets with this pack, each at a different level, for classes with mixed abilities or ages.
The craft is simple but effective and requires minimal resources.
Learning Objectives:
to learn about a significant poet
to learn about how poems can trigger memories
to practise analysing poetry
to practise identifying rhyming words
This document includes lesson notes, poem page, two worksheets, craft templates and craft instructions.
This is part of a 8 week unit on poems by significant poets. Over the 8 weeks students will be exposed to a variety of well known poems and taught the main language features of poetry.
Rhyming words and poem picture. 'Frightened' by Shel Silverstein.
‘Frightened’ by Shel Silverstein is a short, clever and funny poem that children can relate to.
Learning Objectives:
to learn about and identify rhyming words
to find out about the picture the poem paints in the learners’ mind
to practise reading a simple poem
This document includes lesson notes and two worksheets.
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. A space has been included for you to write the poem on if needed.
Acrostic Poems for Christmas. Poem study + creative writing.
Introduce students to acrostic poetry with this Christmas 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 Santa
brainstorm or planning page
x6 templates for writing acrostic poems (Christmas, Santa, elves, family, reindeer, blank template)
Nouns and mood in poetry. 'Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face' by Jack Prelutsky.
Kids love a humorous poem and Jack Prelutsky’s poem 'Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face is a hoot.
Learning Objectives:
to learn about and identify nouns
to learn about mood
to recognise how a poem makes you feel
This document includes lesson notes, two worksheets and a game.
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 your own copy of the poem. A blank page with appropriate images is included for you to write the poem on if needed.
Poem structure: stanza, line, punctuation. 'Eating Numbers' by Neal Levin.
Learn about poem structures with Neal Levin’s Eating Numbers, an engaging poem that kids a can relate to.
Learning Objectives:
To learn about and identify poem structures; stanza, line, title, author, full stop, comma, capital letter.
To learn how poem structures influence how they are read
This document includes lesson notes and a worksheet.
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. A blank page with appropriate images is included for you to write the poem on if needed.
You can find the poem on Neil Levin’s website.
Poetry anchor chart and poster. Let's talk about that poem!
This poetry anchor chart is a great resource to use when teaching students how to talk or write in-depth about poems. It can be used during class discussions, with a buddy, or individually when writing.
This anchor chart can be projected onto your Smartboard, displayed as a poster around the room, or used as a small reference card! Next to each discussion question is a space for a tick, this encourages students to try and answer them all.
This file contains:
A3 colour poster
A3 black and white poster
A5 chart for using at literacy stations or talking with a buddy
A5 black and white chart for using at literacy stations or talking with a buddy
Rhyme, nonsense poetry & creative writing. 'Eletelephony' by Laura Richards
In this lesson Eletelephony, by Laura Richards’, is used as a starting point for discussing nonsense poetry and rhyming words. The worksheets encourage creative writing and thinking skills.
Learning Objectives:
to learn about a well known writer
to learn about nonsense poetry
to practise creative writing using rhyme
This document includes lesson notes, poem page and worksheets.
This is part of a 8 week unit on poems by significant poets. Over the 8 weeks students will be exposed to a variety of well-known poems and taught the main language features of poetry.
Alphbetical order & using a dictionary. 'The Dictionary Bird' by Margaret Mahy.
The Dictionary Bird is a fun poem that can be used as a starting point for discussing how we use a dictionary and alphabetical order.
Every child should be given the chance to read the work of Margaret Mahy. She is New Zealand’s most celebrated writer for children and young adults and has inspired many.
Learning Objectives:
To practise using a dictionary
To practise putting words in alphabetical order
To learn about a well known NZ author
This document includes lesson notes, poem page and worksheets.
The Dictionary Bird, Copyright © Margaret Mahy. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted by permission of the author.
Ajectives & poetry writing lesson based on 'Rain' by Bill Nagelkerke.
In this poetry lesson Rain, by Bill Nagelkerke, is used as a starting point for discussing adjectives. The worksheet encourages creative writing and thinking skills.
Learning Objectives:
To learn about about adjectives
To practice creative writing skills
To learn about a well-known poet
This document includes lesson notes, poem page and worksheet.
This is part of a New Zealand poetry unit. Over the lessons students will be exposed to a variety of well-known New Zealand poems and taught the main language features of poetry.
Verbs and nouns in poetry. Worksheet + game. 'Open It' by Diana Noonan
In this poetry lesson Open It, by Diana Noonan, is used as a starting point for discussing nouns and verbs. The worksheet reinforces core language skills and the game uses physical actions to reinforce the fact that verbs show action.
Learning Objectives:
to learn about nouns
to learn about verbs
to learn about a well-known poet
This document includes lesson notes, poem page, worksheet and game instructions.
This is part of a New Zealand poetry unit. Over the lessons students will be exposed to a variety of well-known New Zealand poems and taught the main language features of poetry.
Tohora Nui. Maori song/poem and activity with verbs, adjectives and nouns.
Tohora Nui is a catchy and simple song to study for poetry with a focus on Te Reo. Traditional Māori poetry is sung or chanted, and has musical rhythms rather than linguistic devices.
This can be used as a poetry activity during Māori Language Week.
This document includes lesson notes, poem page, worksheet and answers.
This is part of a New Zealand poetry unit. Over the lessons students will be exposed to a variety of well-known New Zealand poems and taught the main language features of poetry.
Verbs & repetition. 'Maui Chant' poem with worksheets + craft.
Maui Chant by Dorothy Wharehoka is a catchy poem based on the legend of Maui and the Giant Fish. The lesson focuses on verbs, repetition and Te Reo Māori.
This document includes lesson notes, poem page, three worksheets and craft.
This is part of a New Zealand poetry unit. Over the lessons students will be exposed to a variety of well-known New Zealand poems and taught the main language features of poetry.
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.
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Famous Poets Unit. 8 poetry lessons + worksheets & crafts
This eight week unit will introduce students to poems by significant and well-known poets. Students will be exposed to a variety of poems and taught core language skills, such as, creative writing, language features and reading comprehension.
Topics covered in this unit:
• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives
• rhyming words
• antonyms
• analysing poems
• personification
• reciting poetry
• alphabetical order
• nonsense poetry
This unit can also be used to prepare students for a poetry recital, as the poems are all suitable for reading out loud by younger students.
Each poem comes with teaching notes and worksheets.
Each lesson is designed to fit in a one hour teaching block. The craft activities will take an extra 30 minutes.
Included poems:
*The Sound of Words by Glen Colqhoun (NZ)
The Wind by Christina Rossetti
Falling Up by Shel Silverstein
Daffodowndilly by A. A. Milne
The Swing by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Dictionary Bird by Margaret Mahy (NZ)
Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne
Eletelephony by Laura Richards
Please note: you will need to have access to your own copy of some of the poems. A blank page with appropriate images is included for you to write the poem on if needed.
Adjectives and poem picture. 'My Neighbour's Dog is Purple' by Jack Prelutsky.
Kids love a humorous poem and Jack Prelutsky’s poem ‘My Neighbour’s Dog is Purple’ is perfect.
Learning Objectives:
to learn about and identify adjectives
to find out about the picture the poem paints in the learners’ minds
to practise reading comprehension
This document includes a lesson notes and worksheets.
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. A blank space with appropriate images is included for you to write the poem on.
Poem Review Sheets.
These poetry review worksheets are designed to help students reflect on a poem and identify key elements such as; mood, rhyming words, repetition, alliteration, nouns, verbs and adjectives.
The analysis or review worksheets can be used with any poem.