Text Overview Poetry is a rich, varied and imaginative form that allows students to explore and experiment with the power of the English language. By experiencing poetry on the topic of animals, students can work with a familiar context and build an appreciation for poetry as a creative, powerful and valuable way to express themselves. Glossary Figurative language Words or phrases used in a different way that differs from the expected or everyday use. Figurative language creates comparisons by linking the senses and the concrete to abstract ideas. Appropriation Taking an object or text from one context and using it in another context. Cross-Curriculum Priorities General Capabilities BOS other learning areas Grammar / Punctuation Phonological / Graphological Processing >Sustainability >Critical and creative thinking >Civics and citizenship >Ethical understanding >Difference and diversity >Intercultural understanding >Literacy Outcome Resources Teaching and Learning Activities (with adjustments) Teachers Notes and Register This could be a whole class mind map or EN3-5B Mind map Brainstorm with the students “What is poetry?” Record answers in a class mind map. individual. Save this for future reference and reflection. Wall or other space Begin to build a class word bank of terminology used when reading and writing poetry, to create a word clarifying what these mean. Revisit any poetic devices the students may already know. bank Invite students to share any poems they know or enjoy. EN3-2A, National Geographic For each poetic form, the same approach can be taken, thereby allowing students to build their It may be useful to create an anthology of the poems that will be used in the unit so the Book of Children’s EN3-3A, knowledge and understanding of poetry and its forms. students have them readily accessible. poetry EN3-5B, Read aloud the poem to the students as they follow along. Discuss what language
Text Overview Poetry is a rich, varied and imaginative form that allows students to explore and experiment with the power of the English language. By experiencing poetry on the topic of animals, students can work with a familiar context and build an appreciation for poetry as a creative, powerful and valuable way to express themselves. Glossary Figurative language Words or phrases used in a different way that differs from the expected or everyday use. Figurative language creates comparisons by linking the senses and the concrete to abstract ideas. Appropriation Taking an object or text from one context and using it in another context. Cross-Curriculum Priorities General Capabilities BOS other learning areas Grammar / Punctuation Phonological / Graphological Processing >Sustainability >Critical and creative thinking >Ethical understanding >Intercultural understanding >Literacy >Civics and citizenship >Difference and diversity Outcome Resources Teaching and Learning Activities (with adjustments) Teachers Notes and Register EN3-5B Mind map Wall or other space to create a word bank Brainstorm with the students “What is poetry?” Record answers in a class mind map. Save this for future reference and reflection. Begin to build a class word bank of terminology used when reading and writing poetry, clarifying what these mean. Revisit any poetic devices the students may already know. Invite students to share any poems they know or enjoy. This could be a whole class mind map or individual. EN3-2A, EN3-3A, EN3-5B, National Geographic Book of Children’s poetry For each poetic form, the same approach can be taken, thereby allowing students to build their knowledge and understanding of poetry and its forms. Read aloud the poem to the students as they follow along. Discuss what language It may be useful to create an anthology of the poems that will be used in the unit so the students have them readily accessible.
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