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'Zim Zam Zoom' by James Carter: reading poetry

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Why this, why now

In this unit, pupils explore the poems of James Carter in 'Zim Zam Zoom'. Pupils learn to listen to, discuss and recite four different poems. They will consider rhyming words, rhythm, onomatopoeia, description and actions. They will learn to share their opinion on their preferred nursery rhyme.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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'Zim Zam Zoom' by James Carter: reading poetry

In this unit, pupils explore the poems of James Carter in 'Zim Zam Zoom'. Pupils learn to listen to, discuss and recite four different poems. They will consider rhyming words, rhythm, onomatopoeia, description and actions. They will learn to share their opinion on their preferred nursery rhyme.

5 lessons
  1. Introduction to Poetry: 'Zim Zam Zoom' by James Carter
  2. Reading 'Splish! Splash! Splosh!' by James Carter
  3. Reading 'Firework Poem' by James Carter
  4. Reading 'BEwARe!' by James Carter
  5. Performance of James Carter poems