This pack contains a number of resources to support pupils when writing poems that include onomatopoeia. A model poem is included to teach this poetic technique, with opportunities also to explore rhyming patterns within poems.
The resources could be used as part of a series of English lessons. The pupils’ final writing task is to write their own poem that features onomatopoeia, using the model texts as inspiration.
What is included in this onomatopoeia KS2 poetry resource?
- Model text: Rainforest Orchestra - This model text is a poem describing the sounds of the rainforest as though they were an orchestra.
- Poems with onomatopoeia writing sheet - This contains success criteria for writing a poem based on the model text as well as examples of onomatopoeia and information on the rhyming patterns that can be found in poems.
- Exploring ideas sheet - This PDF worksheet provides space for pupils to record ideas for their poem, noting examples of onomatopoeia which could be used when writing.
- Writing scaffold - A PDF worksheet containing a writing scaffold which follows the structure of the model poem to support pupils where needed.
- 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
What is onomatopoeia?
Onomatopoeia is when a word sounds like the thing to which it refers. Each onomatopoeic word is like an imitation of the noise it describes. It is one of a number of poetic techniques with which children should be familiar by the end of KS2.
Examples of onomatopoeia include buzz, bang, clang, roar, thud, boom, gargle, cough and hiss.
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