This pack contains a number of resources to support pupils when writing a poem using the letters of the alphabet. Each line begins with a letter of the alphabet, in a similar style to an acrostic poem. The theme of the model text is ‘Kitchen Disco’, with opportunities to explore the use of the senses to create imagery and the use of personification. This poetic style does not have to follow any rhyme or rhythmic pattern so is an excellent way for pupils to experiment with writing poetry.
The resources are based around the theme of the kitchen. When writing their own poems, pupils can list things using a different theme, such as ‘School Mayhem’, ‘A visit to the supermarket or other every day places. A selection of image cards showing different themes are included to inspire writing.
What is included in this poetry resource?
- Model text: Kitchen Disco - this model text is a poem describing a kitchen, comparing it to a disco
- Alphabet poem writing sheet - this contains success criteria for writing an alphabet poem as well as examples of using the senses to create imagery and personification
- Planning sheet - pupils can record draw ideas for their poem, noting ideas for each letter of the alphabet
- Inspiration cards - a set of PDF images to use as inspiration for the themes of pupil’s alphabet poems showing different rooms or spaces that their poems could be set in; teachers could choose one theme for all or allow pupils to look at the images and choose one that inspires them
- Themed writing paper - the writing paper can be used for pupils to present their work
- Teacher notes - guidance on how the resource could be used within the classroom
National Curriculum English programme of study links
Year 3/4 Composition
Pupils should be taught to:
- plan their writing by discussing and recording ideas
- draft and write by composing and rehearsing sentences orally ...
Year 5/6 Composition
Pupils should be taught to:
- plan their writing by noting and developing initial ideas ...
- evaluate and edit by assessing the effectiveness of their own and others’ writing