1. I can identify some unusual language in poems
I can work in pairs to create a poem
I can write my own poem using my own ideas

12. Read aloud to pupils. Can they spot any alliteration
Read aloud to pupils. Can they spot any alliteration? Can they find any similes? (It’s hinges are the toe joints of dinosaurs). Highlight adjectives. Nonsense sentences.

19. Look at last verse of poem
‘…I shall surf on my box….’ quick-fire race to write down as many ‘verbs’ as possible – namely, interesting ways in which people travel. If this is tricky then use slides.
LIST them on WB
Pupils choose best way to travel and write it in their books.

20. junk boats skyscrapers mountains
I shall surf in my box on the great high-rolling breakers of Hong Kong.
Referring to the last verse again ‘ ….on the great high-rolling breakers of the wild Atlantic….,’
Write down as many well-known landmarks. (Use PPT to support)
Great mountains, skyscrapers, junk boats.
LIST them on WB
skyscrapers
junk boats
mountains

21. massive towering beautiful huge stunning jazzy steep old joyful
Use worksheets and word mats to add alliteration to describe the chosen landmark e.g. stunning skyscrapers
Match travelling verbs with landmarks e.g. I will ride in my box on the stunning skyscrapers of Hong Kong.
(15 mins)

22. What is your box made out of? Choose 3 things!
My box is fashioned from …………….and ……………. and …………….,
with ……………. on the lid and ……………. in the corners.
its hinges are the …………….joints of ……………..
What is your box made out of?
Choose 3 things!

23. Wood Plastic Shells Metal Ice Gold Paper Glass
Use worksheet. Pupils cut out 3 things which they want their box to be made out of.

24. What is on the lid of your box?
Diamonds
Shells
Mirrors
Stars
Rainbows
Glitter
Use worksheet 3 again. Choose two things that they want to add to the lid of their box.

25. My box is fashioned from …………….and ……………. and …………….,
with ……………. on the lid and ……………. in the corners.
Its hinges are the toe joints of dinosaurs.
I shall …………….on my box on the ……………. …………….
of Hong Kong,
then wash ashore on a ……………., …………….
the colour of the……………..
Perform poems to each other.
Homework - decorate a box using the descriptions created.