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WALT: write a variety of forms of poetry. WILF: knowing the difference, recognising structures, figurative language. Haikus. Japanese 3 lines 5,7,5 syllable structure 17 syllables in all Usually about the seasons A ‘word-picture’ Captures a moment of beauty. Snowman in a field
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WALT: write a variety of forms of poetry WILF: knowing the difference, recognising structures, figurative language
Haikus • Japanese • 3 lines • 5,7,5 syllable structure • 17 syllables in all • Usually about the seasons • A ‘word-picture’ • Captures a moment of beauty
Snowman in a field Listening to the raindrops Wishing him farewell. Roger McGough
Tanka • Japanese • similar to haiku, but two extra lines • Syllable pattern: 5,7,5,7,7 • Try to capture the essence of a moment • Usually about a season
Silver aeroplane Speeds across the sky Leaving in its wake Trails of vapour; white scribblings On a page of blue paper. John Foster
Cinquain • Invented by Adelaide Crapsey • 5 lines • Syllable pattern: 2,4,6,8,2 • 22 syllables in total • Last line is used to add impact or a twist
Line up Search in panic For partner on the coach. An odd number – one left over Why me?
Kennings • Old English/Norse poetry • Describes something without using its name • Often used to name Anglo Saxons’ swords • List of expressions about one topic • Each item made up of two words
Woodland racer Acorn chaser Tree shaker Acorn taker Nut cracker Acorn snacker Sky rider Acorn hider Winter snoozer Acorn loser Spring reminder Acorn finder. One grey squirrel.
Over to you • Choose one topic/subject • Write one of each poem based on the same topic • Make a book with your poems • Illustrate and draw a front cover