Humorous poetry
Why this, why now
In this unit, pupils read and respond to a variety of humorous poems by different poets. They will learn about the poets, explore the meaning and themes within each poem and identify the poetic devices used. Pupils will practise reading each poem aloud with expression to convey meaning.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Humorous poetry
In this unit, pupils read and respond to a variety of humorous poems by different poets. They will learn about the poets, explore the meaning and themes within each poem and identify the poetic devices used. Pupils will practise reading each poem aloud with expression to convey meaning.
6 lessons- Responding to 'What Did You Do at School Today?' by James Carter and other poems
- Reading and responding to 'Home Time' by Rachel Rooney
- Performing the poem 'The Morning Rush' by John Foster
- Reading and responding to 'The Morning Rush' by John Foster
- Reading and responding to 'Please Mrs Butler' by Allan Ahlberg
- Reading and responding to 'Please do not feed the animals...' by Robert Hull