Lesson Plan

Word Play in Poetry

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60 mins | Suitable for years: 3 - 4

A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore word play in poetry.

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Curriculum

  • VC2E3LA03

    Describe how different types of texts across the curriculum have different language features and structures depending on purposes <ul> <li>identifying the stages of a basic argument such as introduction, argument 1, argument 2 and conclusion</li> <li>describing the typical text structure and language features of factual recounts, autobiographies, information reports, narratives, personal responses to literary texts (with reasons), sequential explanations, verse poetry and simple arguments, and describing their purposes</li> </ul>

  • VC2E3LY07

    Read different types of texts using phonic, semantic and grammatical knowledge to read accurately and fluently for meaning, re-reading and self-correcting when required <ul> <li>using phonic knowledge, word knowledge, vocabulary and grammatical knowledge to read unknown words</li> <li>reading a wider range of texts from different learning areas, including chapter books and informative texts</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LA03

    Describe how different types of texts across the curriculum have different language features and are typically organised into characteristic stages depending on purposes <ul> <li>identifying the typical stages and language features of texts such as narratives, factual recounts, imaginative recounts, biographies, information reports, explanations, book talks, poetry and arguments for a particular purpose</li> <li>understanding how and why text structure is important in texts such as sequential and causal explanations, and comparative and part-whole information reports</li> <li>recognising that poems have different purposes that influence the organisation of the text into characteristic stages, for example poems that tell stories, poems that describe and poems that reflect on aspects of life</li> <li>recognising the difference between a text’s form (such as a poster, email or list) and its organisation into stages, depending on its social purpose</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LE04

    Explore the use of literary devices and deliberate wordplay, including grammar, in prose and poetry, and the ways that they shape meaning <ul> <li>defining neologisms and puns, and identifying how they are used by authors to create a sense of freshness, originality and playfulness</li> <li>discussing poetic language, including adjectives that engage readers emotionally and bring the poet’s subject matter to life</li> <li>exploring emotive language in texts</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LY06

    Read different types of texts, integrating phonic, semantic and grammatical knowledge to read accurately and fluently for meaning, re-reading and self-correcting when needed <ul> <li>reading increasingly complex texts using established word identification strategies, knowledge of the topic and understanding of text structure and language features</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LY08

    Identify the characteristic features used in different types of texts to meet the purpose and audience of the text <ul> <li>identifying how authors use language to create imaginary worlds</li> <li>identifying how authors use techniques, such as headings, italics and bold text, to support readers or viewers to navigate specific texts</li> <li>identifying visual features such as images and layout used in informative texts to complement, add to or shape understanding of a topic</li> </ul>

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