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Writing a poem about the rain
I can write and revise my poem about the rain.
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Year 4
Writing a poem about the rain
I can write and revise my poem about the rain.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A pantoum is a form of poetry that originated in Malaysia.
- Pantoums are characterised by their repeating lines and overlapping structure.
- When editing pantoums, we can consider line length, use of rhyme and 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.
Keywords
Pantoum - a form of poetry that uses repetition to create musical effect
Editing - the process of improving writing to improve text flow and overall quality
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to generate rhyming words associated with rain.
Pupils could work in partners, or as a whole class, to create a list of rhyming words.
It may be beneficial for pupils to write their pantoum lines onto strips of paper (or use a word processor) to physically manipulate the poem's structure.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Lesson video
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is a pantoum?
a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of 3 lines with 5-7-5 structure
a single line or a group of lines within a poem
Q2.
Where did the pantoum poetry form originate?
Japan
United Kingdom
Q3.
How many lines are there in each verse of a pantoum?
2
6
8
Q4.
Select the words that rhyme with 'rain'.
ripe
flood
Q5.
Select the words that have three syllables.
rain
stormy
Q6.
Select the correct definition for 'torrential'.
light rain falling in very fine drops
splashed or sprinkled
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6 Questions
Q1.
True or false? A pantoum is a form of poetry without strict rhyme or meter.
Q2.
Select the lines that rhyme.
As lightning streaks across the night,
Seeking shelter from nature's embrace,
Q3.
In pantoums, most lines contain between __________ syllables.
2 and 7
10 and 15
Q4.
What is editing?
completely re-writing our work
correcting spelling only
Q5.
Which of the following lines contain alliteration?
Rain cascades, as it moves along,
A symphony of nature's gentle song,
Q6.
Based on line length, select the lines that are appropriate for a pantoum.
Seeking shelter under an umbrella, a welcome refuge,
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