Year 4 - English
Writing a poem about the snow
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 create your own poem inspired by snow.
Key Notes
- A cinquain is a five-line poem that follows a specific structure involving syllables.
- Cinquains often focus on creating vivid imagery through descriptive language and sensory details.
- An ode is a poem that celebrates a person, object or idea.
- Poems can be written in many different forms and structures.
- A poet may choose the form of poetry depending on the impression that they want to create.
Vocabulary To Learn
- form: the way that a poem can be presented
- syllable: a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound
- cinquain: a form of poetry consisting of five lines, typically with a specific syllable count or pattern
- ode: a form of poetry that expresses deep admiration, praise or celebration for a specific person, object or idea
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may find counting syllables challenging.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A cinquain is a five-line poem that follows a specific structure involving syllables. Cinquains often focus on creating vivid imagery through descriptive language and sensory details.
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 find counting syllables challenging. Correction: Adults can model appropriate methods for syllable counting (including clapping, humming, tapping wrist).
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
- 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
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