Year 4 - English
Preparing to write poetry inspired by rain
Poetry inspired by weather
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform four different poems associated with weather. They discuss the poetic devices used and explore structure and imagery. Finally, they write their own poems inspired by the weather.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to prepare to write a poem about the rain.
Key Notes
- A pantoum is a form of poetry, originating in Malaysia; they are characterised by their repeating lines.
- The second and fourth lines of one verse are included as the first and third lines of the next verse.
- Repeated lines in pantoums can gain new context and meaning as they are combined within different verses.
- The first and third lines of the first verse are mirrored in the final verse in the second and fourth lines.
- Pupils can make specific language choices to describe the intensity of the rain.
Vocabulary To Learn
- form: the way that a poem can be presented
- pantoum: a form of poetry that uses repetition to create musical effect
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may be unsure of some of the definitions and synonyms of words associated with rain.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A pantoum is a form of poetry, originating in Malaysia; they are characterised by their repeating lines. The second and fourth lines of one verse are included as the first and third lines of the next verse.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'form'
the way that a poem can be presented.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may be unsure of some of the definitions and synonyms of words associated with rain. Correction: Dictionaries, thesauruses and rhyming dictionaries would support pupils when completing Task B.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Introduction to 'Cosmic Disco' by Grace Nichols Study Guide
- Performing 'Cosmic Disco' by Grace Nichols Study Guide
- Poetic devices used in 'Cosmic Disco' by Grace Nichols Study Guide
- Preparing to write poetry about the heat Study Guide
- Publishing an original poem Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'First Snow' by John Mole Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'When the Wind Blows' and 'Heatwave' by John Foster Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'Who Has Seen the Wind?' by Christina Rossetti Study Guide
- Writing a poem about the heat Study Guide
- Writing a poem about the rain Study Guide
- Writing a poem about the snow Study Guide
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