Here you will find some quick and easy ideas to get your pupils creating their own poetry! all of our ideas are free to download and we would love to hear how you've got on with them - you can tweet us @AsCreatives
Shakespeare Personification Poetry
Writing poetry inspired by Shakespeare’s plays is a great way to cement understanding and celebrate learning, particularly around specific scenes. Once pupils begin to think themselves part of the scenery, their imaginations seem to more easily ‘ fill in’ the space around them, taking in not just the physical space but the atmosphere and mood in the room.
Animal Rhymes Poetry
Supporting children in thinking about rhymes, there are obvious links between Animal Rhymes and phonics teaching. The activity can lead to wonderful poetry - and also develops strategic thinking!
Character Clerihews Poetry
Challenge your pupils to share their understanding of and thoughts about characters from books they're exploring through poetry. Four line poems with a clear rhyming structure, clerihews are easy to construct - and packed with facts and descriptions!
Outdoor Poetry
Whatever the time of year, it’s great to use outdoor spaces to stimulate creative thinking. Try this Outdoor Poetry activity with children and young people …
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