VC2E4LE04
explore the use of literary devices and deliberate wordplay, including grammar, in prose and poetry, and the ways that they shape meaning
- defining neologisms and puns, and identifying how they are used by authors to create a sense of freshness, originality and playfulness
- discussing poetic language, including adjectives that engage readers emotionally and bring the poet’s subject matter to life
- exploring emotive language in texts
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Poetry Analysis Worksheets – Year 3 and 4
Teach poetry analysis skills with this set of engaging children’s poems, accompanied by an analysis worksheet exploring purpose, audience, structure, sound and imagery.
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Exploring Poetry Workbook
Teach your students about all things poetry with this jam-packed poetry workbook created especially for primary school students.
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Poetic Devices Teaching Slides
Explore examples of poetic devices using this comprehensive and age-appropriate slide deck perfect for your poetry writing unit.
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Five Senses Imagery Teaching Slides
Teach five senses imagery with an engaging slide deck that helps students understand how authors use descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures and richer reading experiences.
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Puns Worksheet Pack
Teach word play to your students with this puns worksheet pack, designed to help learners recognise how multiple meanings can create humour in writing.
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List of Sound Devices
Download this list of sound devices in poetry to help students recognise, understand and confidently use sound techniques that bring poems to life.
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Onomatopoeia Examples - Word Wall Display
Display a fun onomatopoeia word wall in your classroom with printable cards containing 45 onomatopoeia examples.
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List of Word Play Examples
Download this list of word play examples to help your students recognise, interpret and use creative language techniques when reading and writing.
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What Are Sound Devices? PowerPoint
Teach sound devices in literature with this engaging PowerPoint presentation that helps students identify and understand common sound techniques used by authors and poets.
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Exploring Poetry - Year 3 and Year 4 Unit Plan
This English unit addresses common poetic devices such as sound play, word play and imagery and explores how these may be applied to narrative poetry.
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Word Play in Poetry
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore word play in poetry.