Poetry for the Literacy Hour: Year 3


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NLS objectives
Poetic forms to use
Autumn
Term

To read aloud and recite poems, comparing different views of the same subject; to discuss choice of words and phrases that describe and create impact, e.g. adjectives, powerful and expressive verbs, eg 'stare' instead of 'look'.

To distinguish between rhyming and non-rhyming poetry and comment on the impact of layout.

To express their views about a poem, identifying specific words and phrases to support their viewpoint.

Poems based on observation and the senses

Shape poems ( Concrete Poetry)
Writing promt for concrete poems.

 

Spring
Term
To choose and prepare poems for performers, identifying appropriate expression, tone, volume and use of voices and other sounds.

Oral and performance poetry from different cultures

Summer
Term

To compare forms of types of humour, e.g. by exploring , collecting and categorising form of type of humour, e.g. word play, joke poems, cautionary tales, calligrams.

To select, prepare, read aloud and recite by heart poetry that plays with language or entertains.

To recognise rhyme, alliteration and other patterns of sound that create effects.

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