POETRY What types of poetry do you already

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POETRY What types of poetry do you already know? Think and discuss it for

POETRY What types of poetry do you already know? Think and discuss it for a couple of minutes. This week we are going to look at a few of the different types of poetry…

CALLIGRAMS OR SHAPE POEMS These are poems are written so that the words create

CALLIGRAMS OR SHAPE POEMS These are poems are written so that the words create a visual image Look closely - which of these is your favourite?

ACROSTIC In an Acrostic poem, certain letters in each line of the poem spell

ACROSTIC In an Acrostic poem, certain letters in each line of the poem spell out the subject of the poem. Usually it’s the first letter but not always.

ACROSTIC Now it’s your turn…. Write an acrostic poem about yourself. Put the letters

ACROSTIC Now it’s your turn…. Write an acrostic poem about yourself. Put the letters of your first name at the beginning of each line. Each line should describe something about you. Remember to include lots of adjectives!

LIMERICKS Limericks have a certain rhythm to them and follow a pattern. They are

LIMERICKS Limericks have a certain rhythm to them and follow a pattern. They are always five lines long Lines 1, 2 and 5 rhyme and are longer Lines 3 and 4 rhyme and are shorter. They are usually funny. Watch What is a Limerick to give you an idea before looking at the next examples.

LIMERICKS - EXAMPLES Read through these example out loud and try and get the

LIMERICKS - EXAMPLES Read through these example out loud and try and get the rhythm as you say them.

KENNINGS You know what these are – here are some more examples. Can you

KENNINGS You know what these are – here are some more examples. Can you guess them all?

KENNINGS Did you get them all?

KENNINGS Did you get them all?

NARRATIVE POETRY Narrative Poetry tells a story. These poems don’t have any rhyme or

NARRATIVE POETRY Narrative Poetry tells a story. These poems don’t have any rhyme or rhythm in common but may have one all of their own. They may be funny or serious. One of the most popular narrative poems with Year 3 classes is Michael Rosen’s Chocolate Cake. Michael Rosen is also known for how he performs his poems. He doesn’t just tell them, he brings them alive. As you watch this video, think about how Michael Rosen uses his face, body and his voice to tell the story. Chocolate Cake Here are some more narrative poems to listen to. Listen to how the narrator brings them alive. A Sea Creature ate our Teacher by Brian Moses. There’s a crocodile in my lunchbox by Steve Attewell The printer versions on the poems are attached so that you could also practise reading them out loud.

YOUR TASK There are many other different kinds of poetry , we have just

YOUR TASK There are many other different kinds of poetry , we have just looked at a few. Your task now is to find a poem that you like – either online or in a book – and practise saying it out loud. Choose one that you enjoy (it can be any type) and really try to bring it to life as you speak. You could even try and learn it off by heart. When you are confident that you can perform it well, video yourself saying your poem and upload it to Seesaw. We have talked many times in class about what to remember when you are speaking to an audience but here are some tips from Michael Rosen. Have fun choosing your poem!

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