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Preparing to write poetry about the heat
I can prepare to write a poem about the heat.
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Year 4
Preparing to write poetry about the heat
I can prepare to write a poem about the heat.
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Key learning points
- A tanka is a traditional Japanese form of poetry that originated more than 1,300 years ago.
- Tankas consist of five lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5-7-7, totalling 31 syllables.
- Tankas often explore themes of nature, emotions and the passage of time.
- We can make specific language choices to describe the intensity of the heat.
- We can use vocabulary in different ways, depending on its position in a sentence, if it is a verb, adjective or noun.
Keywords
Form - the way that a poem can be presented
Tanka - a form of Japanese poetry consisting of five lines with a specific syllable pattern (5-7-5-7-7), often expressing emotions, observations or narratives
Common misconception
Pupils may be unsure of some of the definitions and synonyms of words associated with the heat.
It would be beneficial to have completed the Y4 Mrs Wordsmith vocabulary unit on 'Weather: wind and hot words' ahead of this lesson, to support children with generating vocabulary.
It may be beneficial to print a physical copy of the poem in Task A. Encouarage children to present the poem in small groups and provide peer feedback.
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is a cinquain?
a form of poetry characterised by its repeating lines & overlapping pattern
a type of lyrical poem that celebrates a person, object or idea
Q2.
What is an ode?
a five-line poem that follows a specific structure involving syllables
a form of poetry characterised by its repeating lines and overlapping pattern
Q3.
What is a pantoum?
a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines
a five-line poem that follows a specific structure involving syllables
Q4.
True or false? Pantoums do not rhyme.
Q5.
Select the lines that rhyme.
A warmth that brightens dreary days,
Sunshine breaks through the morning fog.
Q6.
Match each word class to its example.
radiate
boiling
furnace
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6 Questions
Q1.
A tanka is a form of poetry which consists of __________ lines.
three
seven
Q2.
Tankas originated in which country?
Brazil
United Kingdom
South Korea
Q3.
Traditionally, tankas often explore themes of ...
scientific exploration and technology.
political commentary or social activism.
Q4.
Select the correct definition of 'sweltering'.
constant or non-stop
cool and breezy
Q5.
Select the correct definition of 'oppressive'.
mild or balmy
bright, brilliant or glowing
Q6.
Starting with the lowest heat, order these words from low heat to high heat.
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