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Week 1: Using Repeated Verbs at the Start
🔹 Objective: Pupils use repeated verbs at the beginning of each line to create rhythm and emphasis in poetry.

Lesson 1 – Identify
Read short poems where each line starts with the same verb (e.g., Run, run, run through the trees. / Run, run, run past the bees…).
Discuss the effect of repetition (urgency, movement, rhythm).
Highlight and annotate verbs in model texts.
Lesson 2 – Practice
Pupils rewrite simple sentences to begin with repeated verbs.
Use structured scaffolds with Widgit support to build confidence.
Group challenge: Generate lists of action verbs that create strong imagery.
Lesson 3 – Apply (Poetry Writing)
Write a 4-line verse, starting each line with the same verb (e.g., Jump, jump over the waves…).
Peer review: Read and discuss how repetition adds rhythm.
Extension: Experiment with different tenses (e.g., Jumped, jumped over the waves…).
Week 2: Using Anaphora (Repetition at the Start of Sentences/Lines)
🔹 Objective: Pupils use anaphora to emphasise key ideas in poetry.

Lesson 1 – Identify
Read poems and speeches with anaphora (e.g., I Have a Dream).
Discuss why repetition makes writing powerful.
Highlight key repeated phrases and their emotional effect.
Lesson 2 – Practice
Sentence starters provided (e.g., I believe…, We will…, She never…).
Pupils create short anaphora phrases using structured scaffolds.
Paired work: Expand phrases into 4-line poem verses.
Lesson 3 – Apply (Poetry Writing)
Write a 4-line verse where each line starts with the same phrase.
SEN support: Word banks and Widgit visuals for structured scaffolding.
Performance activity: Pupils read aloud for intonation and rhythm.
Week 3: Using Epistrophe (Repetition at the End of Sentences/Lines)
🔹 Objective: Pupils use epistrophe to reinforce key ideas in poetry.

Lesson 1 – Identify
Read poems using epistrophe (e.g., I am strong, I am brave, I am free.).
Discuss how repeated endings create impact and rhythm.
Highlight repeated words and predict their effect.
Lesson 2 – Practice
Sentence completion task: Pupils add repeated endings (e.g., She runs fast, she fights fast, she dreams fast.).
Group challenge: Create a 4-line group poem with repeated endings.
Lesson 3 – Apply (Poetry Writing)
Write a 4-line verse, ending each line with the same phrase.
Editing focus: Strengthening rhythm and emotional impact.
Optional challenge: Combine anaphora + epistrophe in one poem.
Assessment & Reflection
Mini assessment: Pupils reflect on how repetition affects poetry.
Final writing piece: Pupils choose a repetition technique for their own 4-line verse.
Teacher feedback: Focus on effectiveness & rhythm.