learning objective: to create a kenning poem based on an
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Learning Objective: To create a kenning poem based on an
aspect of Ancient Egypt.
Branch-swinger Banana-lover Jungle-howler
Tail-dangler Tree-jumper Nit-picker Fruit-eater
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This is a kenning poem. A bit like a riddle, a kenning
poem describes the subject of the poem without saying its name. It uses two-word lines to describe it
instead.
Can you guess the subject of
this kenning poem?
Branch-swinger Banana-lover Jungle-howler
Tail-dangler Tree-jumper Nit-picker Fruit-eater
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The poem is about a monkey!
Can you think of another line which would fit in this
poem?
Let’s look at another poem.
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What do you think is the subject of this kenning poem?
Which line was the best clue for you?
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It’s about a teacher!
Can you think of any more lines
that could fit in this poem?
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What do you think are the main features of a kenning
poem?
Look at each line. What kind
of words are used?
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Kennings are usually two or three words which are joined together to
make a metaphorical description of the subject.
The first word in each line is a noun which is linked to the subject of the
poem in some way. It is linked to the
second word using a hyphen.
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The second word in each of these lines is a verb which has been changed into a
noun by adding the suffix -er.
Can you remember the spelling rule for
adding a vowel suffix like -er to a word? Click here if you need a reminder.
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Vowels: a e i o u (sometimes y)
When the verb has a short vowel sound and ends in a consonant, we need to double the
consonant and add -er.
Adding the suffix -er to verbs
worshipvc worshipper
worshiper
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✗
Think of it as always having at least two consonants between the short vowel sound and the suffix.
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Vowels: a e i o u (sometimes y)
Can you add -er to these words?
Adding the suffix -er to verbs
travelspotwalk
runswim
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Vowels: a e i o u (sometimes y)
How did you do? All of these words needed the last consonant to be doubled!
Adding the suffix -er to verbs
travelspotwalk
runswim
travellerspotterwalkerrunnerswimmer
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Adding the suffix -er to verbs
If the verb you are adding -er to already ends in an e, you just need to add the r to it.
writer
writeer
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✗write
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Can you add -er to these verbs correctly?
Adding the suffix -er to verbs
bakedinehatelove
chase
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Nice and simple! Can you use any of these new nouns in a sentence?
Adding the suffix -er to verbs
bakedinehatelove
chase
bakerdinerhaterloverchaser
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Adding the suffix -er to verbs
If the verb you are adding -er to ends with a consonant and then a y, you need to change it. The y is taken out
and replaced with an i. Then add -er. If it ends with a vowel and a y, just add -er.
crier
cryer
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✗cryc
player
plaier
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✗playv
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Can you add -er to these verbs correctly? Think carefully about if you need to change
the y to an i.
Adding the suffix -er to verbs
copytidy
employworryspray
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Can you add -er to these verbs correctly? Think carefully about if you need to change
the y to an i.
Adding the suffix -er to verbs
copytidy
employworryspray
copiertidieremployerworriersprayer
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The easiest way to write a kenning poem about a subject is to begin with making a list of nouns and
verbs which are linked to your subject.
Let’s write a kenning poem about a
computer. What nouns and verbs can you think of to do with
computers?
Think, pair, share…
Now, choose a noun and an -er
noun to join, using a hyphen, which
describes the subject. Each pair you make, is one line of your poem! Remember, as this is poetry, you can bend the rules with
words to make them fit your
poem.
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Are you ready to write a kenning poem
with an Ancient Egyptian theme?
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Who would like to share their kenning poem?
If you keep the title a secret, the class can
try to guess the subject of the poem.
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