Poetry Analysis Teaching Resources for Year 6
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Elements of Poetry Workbook
Explore the wonders of poetry with this set of poems and accompanying worksheets designed specifically for children.
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I Am Sorry – Poem and Discussion Questions
A poem to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.
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Elements of Poetry Teaching Slides
Explore the key elements of poetry with your students using this comprehensive and age-appropriate slide deck perfect for your poetry writing unit.
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A Thinker Like Me - Read and Respond Worksheet
A comprehension activity related to a poem.
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Analysing Poetry Teaching Slides
Teach your students how to analyse poetry using the SMILE technique with this comprehensive and age-appropriate slide deck.
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The Park (Poem) - Sequencing Activity
A sequencing activity using poetry.
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Back to School Today — Short Poem for Kids
Use this short poem for kids when students return to school. This child-friendly poem discusses feelings that they may experience when heading back to school after an extended break.
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Components of Poetry PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching the essential components of poetry.
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Poetry Vocabulary Words – Word Wall
Display and discuss vocabulary related to poetry and figurative language with a set of 30 word wall cards.
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Elements of Poetry Worksheet - Sound Devices
A worksheet to help students understand sound devices in poetry.
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Elements of Poetry Worksheet - Structure, Rhyme and Rhythm
A worksheet to help students understand structure, rhyme and rhythm in poetry.
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The Poet's Lament - Comprehension
A comprehension activity using a poem.
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Poetry Resource Folder Cover and Dividers
Use this collection of templates to organise your classroom poetry resources folder.
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Thoughts in Verse: A Collection of Poems for Children
A beautifully designed collection of poems, written especially for children.
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'I take it you already know' - Poster
A poster displaying 'I take it you already know', a poem describing the difficulties in the English language.
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Poetry Analysis Template
A 1 page template for students to use when analysing a poem.
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In My Eyes (Poem) - Comprehension
A comprehension activity using poetry.
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Experimenting with Poetry Unit Plan - Year 5 and Year 6
This English unit addresses the common elements of poetry and explores how these may be applied to shape poems, limericks, odes and simple ballads.
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Forms of Poetry
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore some well-known and commonly used forms of fixed verse.
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Sound Devices
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and investigate sound devices in poetry.
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Structure, Rhyme and Rhythm
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and investigate structure, rhyme and rhythm in poetry.
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Elements of Poetry
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the common elements found in poetry.
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The Poet's Lament
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore their preconceived ideas and attitudes towards poetry.
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Poetry Defined
A 60 minute lesson in which students will develop an understanding of what constitutes poetry.
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A Thinker Like Me – Animated Poem Video
Use this short animated poem video with your students to explore and appreciate the poem, 'A Thinker Like Me' by Stephanie Mulrooney.