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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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