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Year 4

Writing a poem about the snow

I can create my own poem inspired by snow.

New
New
Year 4

Writing a poem about the snow

I can create my own poem inspired by snow.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. A cinquain is a five-line poem that follows a specific structure involving syllables.
  2. Cinquains often focus on creating vivid imagery through descriptive language and sensory details.
  3. An ode is a poem that celebrates a person, object or idea.
  4. Poems can be written in many different forms and structures.
  5. A poet may choose the form of poetry depending on the impression that they want to create.

Common misconception

Pupils may find counting syllables challenging.

Adults can model appropriate methods for syllable counting (including clapping, humming, tapping wrist).

Keywords

  • Form - the way that a poem can be presented

  • Syllable - a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound

  • Cinquain - a form of poetry consisting of five lines, typically with a specific syllable count or pattern

  • Ode - a form of poetry that expresses deep admiration, praise or celebration for a specific person, object or idea

A poem's form and structure does not have to be restrictive. If pupils decide to use rhyming words, some examples could be provided to support.
Teacher tip

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6 Questions

Q1.
Form is ...
Correct answer: the way that a text can be presented.
the surrounding details that help readers understand what they're reading.
the reason a text was written and the desired impact.
Q2.
How many syllables are in the word snowing?
1
Correct answer: 2
3
4
Q3.
Which of the following words has three syllables?
blizzard
Correct answer: blanketing
ice
snowflake
Q4.
True or false? Poems can only convey a positive mood or atmosphere.
Correct Answer: False, false
Q5.
Which of the following are examples of personification?
Soft snow silently settled on the ground.
Correct answer: The snow embraced the Earth in a gentle hug.
Correct answer: The snowflakes danced gracefully in the winter sky.
Frosty flakes fluttered from the heavens.
Crisp cold created a crystalline carpet.
Q6.
True or false? A rhetorical question is a question asked that does not expect an answer.
Correct Answer: True, true

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the following keywords to their definitions.
Correct Answer:form,the way that a poem can be presented

the way that a poem can be presented

Correct Answer:syllable,a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound

a single sound or beat in a word that contains a vowel sound

Correct Answer:cinquain,a form of poetry consisting of five lines

a form of poetry consisting of five lines

Correct Answer:ode,a form of poetry that expresses deep admiration, praise or celebration

a form of poetry that expresses deep admiration, praise or celebration

Q2.
Which of the following words have two syllables?
Correct answer: glacial
avalanche
Correct answer: wintry
cold
Q3.
How many syllables are in the third line of a cinquain?
2
3
Correct answer: 6
7
Q4.
True or false? All odes have to rhyme.
Correct Answer: False, false
Q5.
Match each figurative language technique to its example.
Correct Answer:simile,the snowflakes were like tiny diamonds falling from the sky

the snowflakes were like tiny diamonds falling from the sky

Correct Answer:metaphor,her smile was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day

her smile was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day

Correct Answer:personification,the wind whispered secrets through the trees

the wind whispered secrets through the trees

Q6.
Which of the following are true about odes?
Odes are simple poems, which do not convey much emotion.
Correct answer: An ode expresses admiration, praise or celebration for a person, object or idea.
An ode seeks to create a negative atmosphere or mood.
Correct answer: Odes are often addressed to the subject they are written about.