Year 4 - English
Publishing an original poem
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 publish an original poem, using form and layout to emphasise meaning.
Key Notes
- Poems can be published with illustrations to help the reader engage with the poetry further.
- Illustrations can be influenced by both the content and form of the poem.
- A poem's illustrations can be based on imagery, emotions, rhythm and flow, and the intended audience.
- The layout of words and illustrations in a poem can make it more visually appealing to the reader.
Vocabulary To Learn
- form: the way that a poem can be presented
- illustrations: visual elements such as drawings, paintings or images that accompany a text
- layout: the way the poem is organised on the page
- publishing: the process of producing written content to become available for an audience
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that illustrations are always drawn in pencil.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Poems can be published with illustrations to help the reader engage with the poetry further. Illustrations can be influenced by both the content and form of the poem.
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 think that illustrations are always drawn in pencil. Correction: Include access to a wide range of materials which pupils can use to create an illustration for their poem. This might include colouring pencils, charcoal, watercolour, oil pastel, clay etc.
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
- Preparing to write poetry inspired by rain 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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