a piece of writing that uses creative and rhythmic language to express thoughts, feelings or ideas

anything related to the vast expanse of outer space, including stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial bodies

a poetic device that makes a comparison between two things by stating that one thing is another, creating deeper layers of meaning

a feeling of wonder, reverence, or admiration caused by something majestic, beautiful, or extraordinary

Introduction to ‘Cosmic Disco’ by Grace Nichols

English

In this unit, pupils read and respond to a range of poems that link to the weather, exploring form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own. In 'Poetry inspired by animals', pupils build on this knowledge, reading and analysing classic and contemporary poetry about animals, exploring structure, form and language, whilst developing personal responses.

In 'John Lyons Poetry', pupils read and responded to a range of poems by John Lyons, exploring form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own.    In 'Poetry inspired by Weather', pupils build on these experiences, reading and responding to a range of poems that link to the weather.  They explore form, structure and language, before writing poems of their own.

Poetry inspired by weather

Grace Nichols only writes poetry for children.

Grace Nichols has written poetry for adults and children.

groups of stars forming patterns in the night sky

informal term for fancy or stylish clothing

dancing in a smooth, gliding, and rotating fashion

anything related to the vast expanse of outer space, including stars and planets

a feeling of wonder, reverence, or admiration caused by something majestic

the ability to attract or repel other objects due to magnetism 

Poetry is a type of __________ text that is often short.

What is group of lines in a poem called? 

What is a person who writes poetry called?

a traditional ceremony performed in the mornings

a type of party where people dance together

the mood created in a section or whole of a text

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

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