Wednesday, 25th August 2021 – Poetry Writing

I am learning to write a rhyming couplet poem.  

I know I can do it when I have written a rhyming couplet poem about Australian animals.  

This week we have been learning about poetry. Today we are going to talk about a specific type of poetry called rhyming couplets.

What are rhyming couplets? 

Rhyming couplets are pairs of sentences used in some poetry that follow two general rules: 

• The last words of each pair of sentences are rhyming words. 
• Each pair of sentences are usually a similar length.   

Watch this video to learn more ↓↓↓ 

Look at this poster to help your understanding ↓↓↓ 

Couplet PoetryDownload

Independent Task

Today we are going to write some rhyming couplets about Australian animals.

Here is an example:

Kangaroos can spring and jump.

In mum’s pouch, you’ll see a bump.

Notice how the last words of the sentences rhyme with each other.

It helps when each sentence is also roughly the same length, but we are not that fussy😊😊

Your Task

FIRST:

Open your green lined book and write the date and the heading “Rhyming Couplets”.

THEN:

Think about what you know about Australian animals and write at least three rhyming couplets (Six sentences).

Be creative and write each couplet in a different colour…and why not draw a colourful picture to match😊

Book Week 2021

Did you know it’s Book Week? The theme for this year is “Old worlds, new worlds, other worlds”. For more information, visit the Book Week 2021 website.

Enjoy listening to this story ‘The Unwilling Twin’

Tuesday, 24th August 2021 – Australian Poetry

I am learning how to examine poetry.

I know I can do it when I can: 

• Spot the rhyme
• Visualise the image
• Convert my knowledge to my own writing

STEP 1: Read the poem for pleasure!

This is a funny poem about a bear escaping from the Sydney Zoo. It was written by Australian Poet, Pixie O’Harris

Reading Tips:

1. Poetry should be read out aloud, so get speaking!
2. Read with intonation: ups and downs in your voice
3. Pause at the end of every third line
4. Can you find the rhythm/beat as you read?

Bonus Points: put on a character’s voice where you see talking marks!

Getting Organised

1. Open your green lined book.
2. Rule a line under any previous work to rule off.
3. Write today’s date:
4. Write the heading “Grizzly Bear”,  by Pixie O’Harris

Independent Activity

1. Re-read the poem and look for the unusual rhyming word pattern below. Look carefully at the ending words in the following lines:

• Line 1 and 2
• Line 4 & 5
• Line 3 & 6

2. Under your title, draw a table like the one below.

3. Write out the rhyming pairs. There are 15 altogether. (the final odd line is repeated)

The first 3 have been completed for you.

Book Week 2021

Did you know it’s Book Week? The theme for this year is “Old worlds, new worlds, other worlds”. For more information, visit the Book Week 2021 website.

Enjoy listening to this story ‘Ribbit Rabbit Robot’