Writing a poem about the heat
I can write and revise my poem about the heat
Writing a poem about the heat
I can write and revise my poem about the heat
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A tanka is a traditional Japanese form of poetry that originated more than 1,300 years ago.
- Tankas often explore themes of nature, emotions and the passage of time.
- When editing tankas, we can consider the specificity of our language choices.
- Editing word choices and phrases can help to improve the imagery and impression created by our poems.
- Reading your poem aloud will help you to revise and refine it.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to generate rhyming words associated with the heat.
Pupils could work in partners, or as a whole class, to create a list of rhyming words.
Keywords
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
Editing - the process of improving writing to improve text flow and overall quality
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