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Forms of Poetry Posters with Annotations

In English Writing Text Types Imaginative Writing

Free | 9 pages (PDF, Word)|Grades: 3 - 6

A set of 9 annotated posters to use when introducing structured forms of poetry.

Use this teaching resource when introducing your students to the purpose and structure of various forms of poetry.

This pack includes annotated posters for the following forms of poetry:

Acrostic
Kennings
Haiku
Cinquain
Ode
Limerick
Ballad
Shape poetry
Diamante.

An editable Microsoft Word version is also available for those who may wish to add their own poems.

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NSW Curriculum alignment

EN2-7B
Identifies and uses language forms and features in their own writing appropriate to a range of purposes, audiences and contexts
In English Stage 2 B. Use language to shape and make meaning according to purpose, audience and context
EN3-5B
Discusses how language is used to achieve a widening range of purposes for a widening range of audiences and contexts
In English Stage 3 B. Use language to shape and make meaning according to purpose, audience and context
EN3-9E
Recognises, reflects on and assesses their strengths as a learner
In English Stage 3 E. learn and reflect on their learning through their study of English

Victorian Curriculum alignment

VCELA277
Identify features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text, and understand how texts vary in complexity and technicality depending on the approach to the topic, the purpose and the intended audience
In English Level 4 Reading and Viewing Language
VCELY320
Analyse the text structures and language features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text
In English Level 5 Reading and Viewing Literacy

Australian Curriculum alignment

ACELY1678
Identify the audience and purpose of imaginative, informative and persuasive texts
In English Year 3 Literacy Interpreting, analysing, evaluating
ACELY1690
Identify characteristic features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text
In English Year 4 Literacy Interpreting, analysing, evaluating
ACELY1701
Identify and explain characteristic text structures and language features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text
In English Year 5 Literacy Interpreting, analysing, evaluating
ACELY1711
Analyse how text structures and language features work together to meet the purpose of a text
In English Year 6 Literacy Interpreting, analysing, evaluating

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Resource Updates

Spelling mistake on page 3 fixed: 'syllabels' changed to 'syllables'.
Fix by Tom (Teach Starter) Dec 5th, 2019
This resource has been updated to include a diamante poem annotated poster.
Addition by Nikki (Teach Starter) Oct 29th, 2017

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