POETRY KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER Things I need to know Metaphor: a language technique where the poet compares two different things and, as a result, reveals their similarities.
Speaker: the voice of the poem.
Personification: a language technique where non-human things are given human characteristics.
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Alliteration: repeating the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words.
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Rhyme: rhyming words sound the same. A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhyme in a poem.
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Structure: how a poem is built. Poems are constructed by assembling syllables, words, line and stanzas.
Assonance: repeating similar vowel sounds in a series of words or phrases.
Subject: the topic, person or place that the poem is about.
Onomatopoeia: when a word sounds like what it describes.
Theme: the underlying message or idea of the poem – what it’s really about.
Annotation: when a reader makes notes on a text by flagging or highlighting important details.
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Rhythm: the beat or pace of the poem. The rhythm can be found by looking at the stressed and unstressed syllables in the words.
Quotation: a phrase or line taken directly from the text.
Mood: how the reader feels after reading the poem.
Inference: finding exact clues in the text and using your own background knowledge to come up with an idea not stated obviously in the text.
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Tone: the attitude and feelings of the poet expressed through their poem.
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Simile: a language technique where the poet compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
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Skills I will develop
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Learning to interpret and respond to poetry Reading poems to understand and appreciate language choices Using reading strategies to understand and appreciate poetry Writing in a variety of text types for different purposes Engaging in class group discussions actively
Projects
Perform A Rap: Creating a unique group choral reading of a rap The Poet’s Toolbox: Researching, planning and creating a poetic techniques booklet Spoken Word Poetry: Experiencing, appreciating and creating spoken word poetry
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