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Poetry

Learning Objectives To examine the poem ‘Ten Little Schoolchildren’. To understand the use of rhyme, verbs, and alliteration in poetry. To be able to construct a poem of your own.

Today’s concept

Ten little schoolchildren standing in a line. One opening her mouth too far and then there were 9. Nine little schoolchildren trying not to be late. One missed the school bus then there were 8. Eight little schoolchildren in the second eleven. One twisted an ankle and then there were 7. Seven little schoolchildren trying out some tricks. One went a bit too far then there were 6. Six little schoolchildren hoping teacher won’t arrive. One flicked a paper dart and then there were 5. Five little schoolchildren standing by the door. One tripped the teacher up and then there were 4. Four little schoolchildren  longing for their tea. One was kept in after school and then there were 3. Three little schoolchildren lurking by the loo. Teacher saw a puff of smoke then there were 2. Two little schoolchildren think that fights are fun. One got a bloody nose and then there was 1. One little schoolchild playing in the sun. Whistle blew, buzzer went, then there were none!

Ten Little Schoolchildren 10 little schoolchildren standing in a line. One opening her mouth too far and then there were 9.

Ten Little Schoolchildren 9 little schoolchildren trying not to be late. One missed the school bus then there were 8.

Ten Little Schoolchildren 8 little schoolchildren in the second eleven. One twisted an ankle and then there were 7.

Ten Little Schoolchildren 7 little schoolchildren trying out some tricks. One went a bit too far then there were 6.

Ten Little Schoolchildren 6 little schoolchildren hoping teacher won’t arrive. One flicked a paper dart and then there were 5.

Ten Little Schoolchildren 5 little schoolchildren standing by the door. One tripped the teacher up and then there were 4.

Ten Little Schoolchildren 4 little schoolchildren  longing for their tea. One was kept in after school and then there were 3.

Ten Little Schoolchildren 3 little schoolchildren lurking by the loo. Teacher saw a puff of smoke then there were 2.

Ten Little Schoolchildren 2 little schoolchildren think that fights are fun. One got a bloody nose and then there was 1.

Ten Little Schoolchildren 1 little schoolchild playing in the sun. Whistle blew, buzzer went, then there were none!

First of all What do you think?

Exercise One Underline or highlight any word that appears in every stanza. (Hint: there are about Seven)

Ten Little Schoolchildren 10 little schoolchildren standing in a line. One opening her mouth too far and then there were 9.

But wait. Is there anything else each stanza has. Look at the first word of the second line in each.

Ten Little Schoolchildren 10 little schoolchildren standing in a line. One opening her mouth too far and then there were 9.

Verbs A doing word An action

Exercise Two What is Alliteration?

Ten Little Schoolchildren 10 little schoolchildren standing in a line. One opening her mouth too far and then there were 9.

Alliteration The repetition of a consonant or sound in two or more neighbouring words. Catches you attention and makes you read faster.

Ten Little Schoolchildren 10 little schoolchildren standing in a line. One opening her mouth too far and then there were 9.

Homework this week. To compose your own poem. 10 little ______________ (subject) _____ing __________ line.  (Verb) (Rhyme) _____________________ and then there were nine.

Brainstorming Time 10 Little ?

What Rhymes with 9 Nine 8 Eight 7 Seven 6 Six 5 Five 4 Four 3 Three 2 Two 1 One none

Finally - Verbs What might they be doing?

Homework this week. To compose your own poem. 10 little ______________ (subject) _____ing __________ line.  (Verb) (Rhyme) _____________________ and then there were nine. 10 stanzas. Have fun.