Poetry

English Year 1 Spring Poems on a Theme

The Senses

Using poems on the theme of the senses. Children learn parts by heart and respond, focusing on interesting adjectives. Identify and create similes. Write own poems.

Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.

Core
Unit 1 Core: Read and appreciate poems about the five senses
(suggested as 4 days)

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SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation

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You Will Need

Essential Text
Sensational! Poems inspired by the five senses chosen by Roger McGough

SPAG
Unit 2 SPaG: Identifying and using correct sentence punctuation
(suggested as 3 days)

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SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation

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You Will Need

Essential Text
Sensational! Poems inspired by the five senses chosen by Roger McGough

Composition
Unit 3 Composition: Express thoughts and feelings from a personal viewpoint
(suggested as 4 days)

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SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation

There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.

You Will Need

Essential Text
Sensational! Poems inspired by the five senses chosen by Roger McGough

SPAG
Unit 4 SPaG: Use adjectives and recognise the effect of the prefix -un
(suggested as 3 days)

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SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation

There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.

You Will Need

Essential Text
Sensational! Poems inspired by the five senses chosen by Roger McGough

Weblinks
Poet Celia Warren's website

Composition
Unit 5 Composition: Perform and write poetry, and review familiar poems
(suggested as 4 days)

TAs & Tutors / Home Learning

Back to Lockdown?

Home Learning packs are not being created for this Unit of learning.

SPaG: Grammar and Punctuation

There is no spelling and grammar presentation for this unit.

You Will Need

Essential Text
Sensational! Poems inspired by the five senses chosen by Roger McGough

Weblink
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