Introduction to Poetry

1. Introduction to Poetry S1

2. Learning Intentions • To understand onomatopoeia (the use of sound words) and how to use it. • To develop the ability to work as a group. • To write a poem using onomatopoeia.

3. Onomatopoeia • Onomatopoeia is the use of sound words, words that sound like the thing they describe. • Examples: • Gurgle • Whisper • Clunk • Swish • Clatter

4. Think of your own onomatopoeic words • A gunshot • A door slamming • A fierce lion • Someone drinking through a straw • Someone walking in mud • A glass breaking • Sausages cooking in a pan • Someone eating crisps • A car running into another car • Someone tearing a piece of paper

5. Onomatopoeia Poems • Write down a list of at least 10 different musical instruments. • Think about the sounds that they make. • Start your poem! This should be at least 10 lines long. I like music The twang of guitars The ………. of drums The clash of………. The………of………..

6. Learning Intentions • To understand what a simile is. • To make up your own similes. • To write a poem about yourself using similes.

7. Similes • When we use a simile we say that one thing is like or as something else. • When a writer describes a person or a scene they often compare it to something we are already familiar with so we can form a clear picture in our minds. • For example: As busy as a bee I was shaking like a leaf He was as grumpy as a bear with a sore tooth. The class were as cheeky as monkeys

8. Looking Closely at Similes For each example write down a) what two things are being compared and b) what makes these two things similar 1. She was running about like a headless chicken 2. I woke up feeling as fresh as a daisy 3. Last night I slept like a log 4. I didn’t enjoy the party – I felt like a fish out of water 5. The girl’s face was as white as snow

9. Simile Poem – You! • Think about yourself. What are you like? • Write down a simile poem in your jotter. • This should contain at least five similes. • Example: I am as noisy as football match when the team scores. I am as happy as a dog with a bone I am as a beautiful as a ……

10. Learning Intentions • To understand what alliteration is. • To develop the ability to work as a group. • To use your creativity to make an alliteration poem.

11. Alliteration • Alliteration is the repetition of letters and sounds for effect. It is often used by authors and poets. • Examples: • The silver spider slowly sidled towards her. • Buzz of you big blue faced baboon. • Frantically the fox ran faster through the furrows.

12. Alliteration Poem • In your group you will come up with a counting poem that uses alliteration. • Choose one person to be the writer. • Here are the first 2 lines: One wonky wheelchair wobbling wildly. Two trustful tigers tapping Three….. Discuss in your group how you could finish the poem. The poem will go up to 10. When you have finished you will get a chance to hear what the other groups came up with.

13. Learning Intentions • To understand what a haiku is. • To develop your ability to write poems in a strict structure. • To develop your creativity by thinking about various aspects of nature.

14. Haiku • Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that dates back to the 14th century. • Haikus are only 3 lines long. • The first line contains 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables and the third line has 5 syllables. • Haikus are generally about nature, they try to appeal to the senses and create an image in the reader’s head.

15. Haiku – Examples. Do these all stick to the 5/7/5 rule? • Shapes fluttering high Bright coloured kites with streamers Watching eyes look up. • Like a fresh spring breeze, The children on bicyclesRide along the street. • Leaves all around Floating orange and yellow Gently land on grass.

16. Write your own Haiku. • Remember to stick to the 5/7/5 format. • You only have 17 syllables so choose them carefully. • Your haiku should have something to do with nature. • Here are some suggestions: Spring Summer Autumn Winter Snow Leaves Sea Beach Sun An animal

17. Learning Intentions • To develop your functional writing skills. • To understand how to set out a formal letter. • To write about the poetic techniques that are found in ‘The Bogeyman’ by Jack Prelutsky.

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