Poetry and Performance · Term 4

Creating Original Poetry

Students will apply their understanding of poetic devices and structures to compose their own poems.

Key Questions

  1. How does the choice of a specific poetic form influence the content of your poem?
  2. Justify the use of particular figurative language in your original poem.
  3. Critique your own poem and revise it to enhance its emotional impact or clarity.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E5LY06AC9E5LT03
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: Poetry and Performance
Period: Term 4

Suggested Methodologies

Project-Based Learning

Extended projects with real-world deliverables

45–60 min

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Peer Teaching

Students prepare and deliver mini-lessons to classmates

30–55 min

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