Primary and secondary resources for World Poetry Day

Celebrate World Poetry Day with primary and secondary classes on 21 March

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Inspire pupils with these primary and secondary World Poetry Day activities

World Poetry Day, celebrated on 21 March every year, is a chance to reflect on the power of poetry and its ability to capture the creative spirit of the human mind. From exploring poetry to asking students to write verse of their own, we’ve highlighted a few primary and secondary activities to help you to bring poetry to life in your classroom.

Acrostic Poetry - Year 5/6
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Acrostic Poetry - Year 5/6

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Acrostic Poetry - Year 5 / Year 6 This lesson teaches UKS2 children about acrostic poetry in a fun and engaging way. First, it provides three examples and explains the 'rules' of acrostics. It then provides a task that requires children to explore the examples and discuss the poems regarding layo...
Poetry at Bletchley Park
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Poetry at Bletchley Park

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Bletchley Park with The Poetry Society have compiled this resource pack aimed at KS2 and KS3. It is intended to support teachers in developing student knowledge and skills in English with cross-curricular links to History and Mathematics. It includes a suggested series of activities to enhance stude...
KS2 English - Talking Poetry
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KS2 English - Talking Poetry

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In this [BBC Teach](https://bbc.co.uk/teach) series, [listen to six leading children's poets](https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/english-ks2-talking-poetry/z77vmfr) - **John Agard, Mandy Coe, Jackie Kay, Roger McGough, Grace Nichols and Michael Rosen** - discussing and reading a selection of t...
FREEBIE - Cinquain Poetry
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FREEBIE - Cinquain Poetry

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This is a sample from my Poetry Resource Pack: Mini-books, Templates, Graphic Organizers resource. It teaches students about cinquain poetry.
World Poetry Day (21 March) Lesson Resource
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World Poetry Day (21 March) Lesson Resource

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A free World Poetry Day lesson resource from B and D Publishing. World Poetry Day is celebrated every year on 21 March. This resource covers work on acrostics and the following poems, with questions and commentary: The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson The Tiger by William Blake ...
Poetry Writing Challenge
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Poetry Writing Challenge

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Powerpoint activity. Students are given a variety of prompts and told their poem must add up to fifteen points. Different poetry techniques are worth different numbers of points. Works well as virtual/lockdown work.
Metaphor and Simile Lesson- KS3 Poetry
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Metaphor and Simile Lesson- KS3 Poetry

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A clearly explained and fully resourced lesson which explores similies and metaphors. Could be used as a stand alone lesson or as part of a poetry scheme of work. Learning Question: Can I understand how similes and metaphors are used in poetry and comment on the effect? **Students are not only en...
Write Poetry
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Write Poetry

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These five sheets explore different forms of poetry and how to write them: Write a Sonnet, Write a Ballad, Write a Visual Poem, Write a Haiku, Write a Found Poem. The sheets include information about form and language, examples, further reading and a differentiated task.