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Learning Objective: To write an acrostic poem about an aspect of
Ancient Egypt.
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Today we will be writing an acrostic poem based on an aspect of Ancient Egypt.
What is an acrostic poem?
Have you written this type of poem before?
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Let’s take a look at an Ancient-Egyptian-themed acrostic poem.
As you read the poem,
think about these
questions…
What do you like about the poem?
What do you not like about the poem?
Can you spot any poetic devices in the poem?
Are you unsure of the meaning of any words?
What could you use to help you?
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As we write our own Ancient Egyptian acrostic poems today, we will be focusing on alliteration.
Are you able to find any examples of alliteration in the
poem we have looked at?
Can you remember what
alliteration is?
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Alliteration is the repetition of the same or similar sounds at the beginning of words in the same
sentence.
Remember alliteration is
about the sound not the letter.
…protect and provide for the people
Pharaohs flaunt…
…keep farmlands fertile and fruitful
…towering temples…
Sphinx silently…
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Can you make an alliterative phrase or sentence using this word?
Don’t worry, not every word needs to start with a similar sound.
sand
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Don’t worry, not every word needs to start with a similar sound.
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Can you make an alliterative phrase or sentence using this word?
papyrus
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Can you make an alliterative phrase or sentence using this word?
Don’t worry, not every word needs to start with a similar sound.
Pharaoh
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Let’s think about the best way to write an acrostic.
The first step is to choose the topic of your poem and set out the
letters in the word on your page.E G Y P T
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Let’s think about the best way to write an acrostic.
Next we should mind map or make notes on all the words we
can think of to do with the chosen topic. Do this on a separate piece
of paper.
E G Y P T
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Let’s think about the best way to write an acrostic.
Now we can start to
fill in the poem.
Each line should have at
least three words.
E G Y P T
very Pharaoh is a god
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If you’re struggling to fit a line with the letter, try starting with
an adjective.
E G Y P T
very Pharaoh is a god
all obelisks loom over the city
If you’re stuck move
on to another line.
You don’t have to do each line in
order.
E G Y P T
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very Pharaoh is a god
all obelisks loom over the city
Can you finish off this poem? Try thinking of some interesting adjectives and verbs to include.
Can you include at least one example of alliteration?
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Are you ready to share your poems?
Think about the tone and expression you would like to use.
Are there any words or lines you’d like to emphasise?
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