The Magic of Poetry and Wordplay · Vocabulary & Language

Creating Personal Poems

Writing original verses that use poetic devices to express a personal experience.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we choose the 'right' word when two words mean the same thing?
  2. 2What is the most important feeling you want your reader to have?
  3. 3How does the shape of a poem on the page change its meaning?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E2LT04AC9E2LY06
Year: Year 2
Subject: English
Unit: The Magic of Poetry and Wordplay
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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