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Rainforest Poetry 3 week unit

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.