the repetition of the same sound found at the start of words that come close together

a big idea, topic or message that recurs within a text

British English CC

Reading and responding to 'Miss Flotsam' by Joseph Coelho

English

In this unit, pupils have analysed several poems by Joseph Coelho, looking for any similarities and common themes. In 'Poetry inspired by weather’, pupils will follow a similar path, but using the poet John Lyons. 

In 'Humourous Poetry’, pupils looked at a range of poems and how the poets used poetic devices to create humour. In this unit, pupils will focus on Joseph Coelho's poems and how he creates humour in his poems. ’

In this unit, pupils read, respond to and perform a variety of poems by Joseph Coelho from the collection 'Werewolf Club Rules'. They learn about the poet, and write their own structured poem in response to 'MORERAPS' and a letter to Joseph Coelho about his poetry.

Poet focus: 'Werewolf Club Rules' by Joseph Coelho

Which of these themes does Joseph Coelho often explore in his poetry? Select three.

In 2022, Joseph Coelho was appointed as what?

Which of these is the title of a poem written by Joseph Coelho?

Fill in the blank. The second verse recounts an emotional moment at the school gates when the speaker's __________ cried and Miss Flotsam comforted her.

True or false? A poet is someone who creates poetry.

True or false? A poet is someone who does not use language to express themselves in a creative or artistic way.

True or false? A poet draws inspiration from the world around them.

Fill in the blank. Joseph Coelho is a __________ poet and children’s author. 

Fill in the blank. Coelho grew up during the 1980s and lived in a __________ with his mother and little sister. 

What is the name of Coelho's first published collection of poems? 

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