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 Recap Task: The planning process

Writing our own poems

Self-assessing our writing

Review your knowledge

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Which of the following are true about planning?

True or False?
1. Planning helps us to organise our ideas.
2. Mind maps can be used to help us to plan.
3. Planning is not important.
4. Lists can be used to help us to plan.
5. Planning in your head is the best way to plan.
6. Planning helps us to make links between our
key ideas.
Arm Hand Desk by Pexels (Pixabay)
Which of the following are true about planning?

True or False?
1. Planning helps us to organise our ideas.
2. Mind maps can be used to help us to plan.
3. Planning is not important.
4. Lists can be used to help us to plan.
5. Planning in your head is the best way to plan.
6. Planning helps us to make links between our
key ideas.
Arm Hand Desk by Pexels (Pixabay)
Last lesson you planned a poem using one of these prompts or using your
own idea.

Ball Stadium by Jarmoluk (Pixabay) Beach Beach Hut by Pexels (Pixabay) Tiger Animal Martina_bulkova (Pixabay)

Write about an important Write about a really busy Write about your favourite
sporting event. beach OR an exciting animal.
holiday.

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Remind yourself of your plan.

Stanza 1: Rhyme scheme: AABB

Tiger Animal Martina_bulkova (Pixabay)
Describe the way
a tiger looks.
Figurative
Stanza 2: Language:
Describe the way Poem about a Simile
a tiger moves. tiger. Metaphor
Personification
Stanza 3: Onomatopoeia
Describe how I
feel about tigers. Three stanzas (verses)
Four lines per stanza.

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 Writing your first stanza
Tiger Animal Martina_bulkova (Pixabay)

Stanza 1: Describe the way a tiger looks.

Covered in lightning strikes of orange and black,

Amber eyes alert and ready to attack!
Paws pad softly through the grass and sand,
As silent as a thief prowling across the land.

Did I stick to my plan? Read through my opening stanza again.

● Have I described the way a tiger looks?

● Have I used an AABB rhyming pattern?
● Have I used figurative techniques?
● Do I have four lines of poetry in this stanza?

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 Writing your first stanza
Tiger Animal Martina_bulkova (Pixabay)

Stanza 1: Describe the way a tiger looks.

Covered in lightning strikes of orange and black, A

Amber eyes alert and ready to attack! A
Paws pad softly through the grass and sand, B
As silent as a thief prowling across the land. B

Did I stick to my plan? Read through my opening stanza again.

● Have I described the way a tiger looks? Yes.

● Have I used an AABB rhyming pattern? Yes.
● Have I used figurative techniques? Yes. Metaphor and simile.
● Do I have four lines of poetry in this stanza? Yes.

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Stuck with opening lines or stanzas? Remember these? You can use parts of
these poems to help you write your own stanzas.

Ball Stadium by Jarmoluk (Pixabay)

Zoom! Into the top corner of the net, A

The keeper had no chance once my aim was set. A
Crowds roared and cheered aloud, B
Mum, is that you? You look so proud! B

Beach Hut by Pexels (Pixabay)

Waves smashing, voices clashing, A
The sun breaking through the clouds. B
Kites swooshing, wind crashing, A
Winding my way through the crowds. B

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Need some further inspiration?
Onomatopoeic Words Personification:
Could your beach huts be smiling?
Bang Crunch Rumble
Might the sea be whispering?
Bark Honk Sizzle Could the sand be comforting?
Boo Howl Slap Might the football, tennisball, basketball be clever?
Brrng Hush Smash Mocking?
Bump Jingle Smack Could the stadium be welcoming?
Buzz Jangle Squish Might the grass be proud?
Cackle Knock Swoosh
Chatter Plop Thud Simile and Metaphor (possible comparisons)
Cheer Poof Thump The sea or crowd could embrace you like a good friend.
Clap Pop Whisper The feeling in the air could be electric.
Clank Pow Whimper The smell of doughnuts could be dragging you towards
Click Ring Zip them.
Crackle Roar Zoom The excitement could feel like Christmas morning.
Crash Rustle

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 Pause the video to complete your task

Have a go at writing your opening stanza using your plan to guide

you.

Resume once you’re finished

 Writing your second stanza
Tiger Animal Martina_bulkova (Pixabay)

Stanza 2: Describe the way a tiger moves.

At first, each step is steady and slow,

Winding through the trees, knowing where to go.
Ears prick up, the tiger’s lips curl into a smile,
Quick as a flash he reaches his prey, that will fill him for a while.

Did I stick to my plan? Read through my second stanza again.

● Have I described the way a tiger moves?

● Have I used an AABB rhyming pattern?
● Have I used figurative techniques?
● Do I have four lines of poetry in this stanza?
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 Writing your second stanza
Tiger Animal Martina_bulkova (Pixabay)

Stanza 2: Describe the way a tiger moves.

At first, each step is steady and slow, A

Winding through the trees, knowing where to go. A
Ears prick up, the tiger’s lips curl into a smile, B
Quick as a flash he reaches his prey, that will fill him for a while. B

Did I stick to my plan? Read through my second stanza again.

● Have I described the way a tiger moves? Yes.

● Have I used an AABB rhyming pattern? Yes.
● Have I used figurative techniques? Yes. Simile and personification.
● Do I have four lines of poetry in this stanza? Yes.
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 Pause the video to complete your task

Have a go at writing your second stanza using your plan to guide

you. Then have a go at your third stanza independently.

Resume once you’re finished

Give yourself some feedback

Covered in lightning strikes of orange and black, A

Amber eyes alert and ready to attack! A
Paws pad softly through the grass and sand, B
As silent as a thief prowling across the land. B Tiger Animal Martina_bulkova (Pixabay)

At first, each step is steady and slow, A

Winding through the trees, knowing where to go. A
Ears prick up, the tiger’s lips curl into a smile, B
Quick as a flash he reaches his prey, that will fill him for a while. B

Swoosh, so swift, the tiger is truly an amazing sight, A

I wish I could see a tiger, I wish with all my might. A
Beauty and grace combined into something so strong, B
When will I see a tiger? I hope it won’t be too long. B

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Give yourself some feedback

I am so proud of the way I have used simile and metaphor to create powerful
pictures for my reader.

My favourite line of my poem is ‘As silent as a thief prowling across the land’
because it uses a great simile to describe the tiger’s movements.

I enjoyed writing this poem because it helped me to express my thoughts and

feelings about tigers.

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 Pause the video to complete your task

Have a go at writing your own feedback on your own poem.

Resume once you’re finished

Stuck with opening lines or stanzas? Remember these? You can use parts of
these poems to help you write your own stanzas.

Ball Stadium by Jarmoluk (Pixabay)

Zoom! Into the top corner of the net, A

The keeper had no chance once my aim was set. A
Crowds roared and cheered aloud, B
Mum, is that you? You look so proud! B

Beach Beach Hut by Pexels (Pixabay)

Waves smashing, voices clashing, A
The sun breaking through the clouds. B
Kites swooshing, wind crashing, A
Winding my way through the crowds. B

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Need some further inspiration?
Onomatopoeic Words Personification:
Could your beach huts be smiling?
Bang Crunch Rumble
Might the sea be whispering?
Bark Honk Sizzle Could the sand be comforting?
Boo Howl Slap Might the football, tennisball, basketball be clever?
Brrng Hush Smash Mocking?
Bump Jingle Smack Could the stadium be welcoming?
Buzz Jangle Squish Might the grass be proud?
Cackle Knock Swoosh
Chatter Plop Thud Simile and Metaphor (possible comparisons)
Cheer Poof Thump The sea or crowd could embrace you like a good friend.
Clap Pop Whisper The feeling in the air could be electric.
Clank Pow Whimper The smell of doughnuts could be dragging you towards
Click Ring Zip them.
Crackle Roar Zoom The excitement could feel like Christmas morning.
Crash Rustle

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 Use my example to help you to write your first stanza.

Tiger Animal Martina_bulkova (Pixabay)

Stanza 1: Describe the way a tiger looks.

Covered in lightning strikes of orange and black, A

Amber eyes alert and ready to attack! A
Paws pad softly through the grass and sand, B
As silent as a thief prowling across the land. B

Did I stick to my plan? Read through my opening stanza again.

● Have I described the way a tiger looks? Yes.

● Can you identify an AABB rhyming pattern? Yes.
● Which figurative techniques can you spot? Simile and metaphor.
● Do I have four lines of poetry in this stanza? Yes.

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 Use my example to help you to write your second stanza.

Tiger Animal Martina_bulkova (Pixabay)

Stanza 2: Describe the way a tiger moves.

At first, each step is steady and slow, A

Winding through the trees, knowing where to go. A
Ears prick up, the tiger’s lips curl into a smile, B
Quick as a flash he reaches his prey, that will fill him for a while. B

Did I stick to my plan? Read through my second stanza again.

● Have I described the way a tiger moves? Yes.

● Can you identify an AABB rhyming pattern? Yes.
● Which figurative techniques can you spot? Simile and personification.
● Do I have four lines of poetry in this stanza? Yes.
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 Now have a go at writing your third stanza on your own.

Remember to keep looking back at your plan

to guide you!

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Give yourself some feedback

I am so proud of the way I have used ...

My favourite line of my poem is … because …

I enjoyed writing this poem because…

Hints:
● Have you used rhyme? Personification? Metaphor? Onomatopoeia? Which of these do you think you have
done the best job of using in your poem?
● Try to find the line in your poem that you think creates a really powerful picture for your reader.
● What have you enjoyed the most about writing your poem? Being creative? Having a chance to explore your
thoughts and feelings? Using techniques you haven’t used before?

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Helpful Prompts

I am so proud of the way I have used simile and metaphor to create powerful
pictures for my reader.

My favourite line of my poem is ‘As silent as a thief prowling across the land’
because it uses a great simile to describe the tiger’s movements.

I enjoyed writing this poem because it helped me to express my thoughts and

feelings about tigers.

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