a n naplan extensions ompo s i n - red room poetry
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Build-a-Poem
On large piece of cardboard or paper, write your favourite Poetry Object poem and cut out the words one by one. Rearrange the words and construct a new poem. This activity hones grammar skills and word order rules.
Mnemonic Poem
A mnemonic is a phrase that helps learners remember new information. A variation to an acrostic poem, this exercise invites you to think of strange, compelling adjectives that relate to the name of your Poetry Object.
e.g. for ‘Telescope’:
Tantalizing
Electromagnetic
Luminous
Eccentric
Star-gazing
Celestial
Optical
Parabolic
Equatorial
Poetic Devices
Compose a poem using one or more of the following poetic devices:
» alliteration
» personification
» simile
» metaphor
» direct speech
» original imagery
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NAPLAN Outcomes
» Language Conventions: grammar and punctuation.
» Marking Criterion: Ideas, vocabulary, cohesion, sentence structure and punctuation
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For Students Responding• and Composing
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NAPLAN ExtensionsYears 3-6 Years 7-10
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