Creative Writing Through Poetry: A Complete Program for Ages 7+
Inspire Young Writers with Twelve Ready-to-Use Lessons Exploring History, Nature, and Personal Reflection!
Unlock creativity in your classroom with this engaging poetry writing unit designed for students aged 7+(Key Stage 2). Perfect for new and experienced teachers, this complete program offers everything you need to teach creative writing through poetry, from exploring haiku to performing original works.
What’s Inside:
Twelve Fully Planned Lessons: Covering themes like history, nature, and identity through diverse poetry styles.
Creative Reflection Essay Template: Structured prompts to help students reflect on their poetry journey.
Performance Guide for Students: Tips and techniques to build confidence when sharing their poems aloud.
Peer Review Activities: Easy-to-use templates for constructive feedback.
Cross-Curricular Links: Aligned with UK Key Stage 2 and US Common Core Standards. Easily adapted for many national and state curricula.
Skills Developed:
Poetry writing techniques (haiku, symbolism, narrative arcs, and repetition)
Self-expression and creativity
Collaboration through group poetry and peer reviews
Performance and public speaking skills
Perfect For:
Key Stage 2 Teachers (UK)
Grade two to five Teachers (US)
Homeschooling Parents
Literacy Coordinators and Creative Writing Clubs
Curriculum Links:
UK: National Curriculum (Key Stage 2) - English Writing, Spoken Language, and Poetry Analysis
US: Common Core (Grades 2-5) - Writing Narratives, Collaborative Discussions, and Literary Analysis
Resource Format:
Digital P.D.F.
Teacher Guidance and Suggestions for Differentiation
Resource requires a copy of The Last Words of Albion for best use.
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