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Learning how to write a kenning poem about big and small objects

Poetry inspired by big and small objects: understanding form

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils read and respond to the classic sonnet, 'Ozymandias' by Percy Bysshe Shelley. They will learn to write a variety of different forms of poetry, including a haiku, kenning and free verse poem. Finally, they will perform their own free verse poems inspired by big and small objects.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand what a kenning poem is and how to write one.

Key Notes

  • Kennings are phrases of two words that refer to a noun, often used in poetry.
  • Kennings can describe an object without ever saying what it actually is.
  • Kennings can provoke the reader's curiosity.
  • A kenning poem is like a riddle.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • kennings: phrases of two words that replace a noun and are often used in poetry
  • riddle: a type of poem that works like a puzzle

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may find it hard to come up with their own ideas for kennings.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

Kennings are phrases of two words that refer to a noun, often used in poetry. Kennings can describe an object without ever saying what it actually is.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'kennings'

phrases of two words that replace a noun and are often used in poetry.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may find it hard to come up with their own ideas for kennings. Correction: Brainstorm ideas about their object first (as shown in LC2), then support them to transfer these ideas into kennings.

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