This creative writing lesson invites upper primary and lower secondary pupils to explore the traditional story of the Willow Pattern and express their understanding through poetry.
Learners will be introduced to the features of an ode and guided to write their own, inspired by the themes and imagery of the classic blue-and-white plate design. This cross-curricular resource links Literacy with Art and Culture, making it ideal for an engaging standalone lesson or end-of-term project.
This resource includes:
A structured PowerPoint that tells the Willow Pattern story in a clear, accessible format
A planning sheet to support pupils in crafting their own ode
A poetic word bank to scaffold figurative language use
Plate design templates for a creative visual response
A fully developed lesson structure with WALT and Success Criteria (Second Level, CfE)
Pupils will:
Explore the story behind the Willow Pattern
Learn the features of an ode
Identify and use figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and repetition
Develop creative writing and visual literacy skills
Suitable for high-ability Primary 7 pupils or early secondary learners (S1/S2). The resource encourages thoughtful interpretation, expressive language, and cross-disciplinary learning.
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