a poem in which the first letter of each line spells a word

a way of describing and comparing something by saying that it is something else

a technique used by poets to enhance the meaning, sound, and overall impact of their poems

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

British English CC

Introduction to 'MORERAPS' 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 is the title of a poem written by Joseph Coelho?

‘MORERAPS’ is a type of poem that Joseph Coelho invented to help him remember the different __________ that can be used when we create poetry. 

True or false? A poetic device is a tool or technique used by poets to enhance the meaning, sound and overall impact of their poems.

Fill in the blank: In 'MORERAPS', each __________ of the poem starts with the name of a poetic device.

‘MORERAPS’ works in a similar way to which of these? 

True or false? Alliteration is when a word or phrase is used to describe something as if it is something else. 

Which of these words is this the definition for: 'the loudness or softness of the voice when speaking or reading a poem'?

Which of these words is this the definition for: 'the speed or rhythm at which a poem is read or performed'?

Which of these words is this the definition for: 'a movement that helps express an idea or meaning'?

True or false? Only children have to rehearse.

walk around while the performance is happening

Which of these is something an audience member must do?

pay attention by watching and listening to the performance attentively

play games on a phone during the performance

talk to the person next to them during the performance

Introduction

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Are you ready to learn?

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