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Poetic Patterns and Performance · Spring Term

Alliteration and Onomatopoeia

Investigating sound devices in poetry and their effect on mood and imagery.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how alliteration contributes to the musicality and memorability of a poem.
  2. Explain how onomatopoeia enhances the sensory experience for the reader.
  3. Construct a short poem using both alliteration and onomatopoeia effectively.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

NC-PoS-English-KS2-Reading-Comprehension-2dNC-PoS-English-KS2-Writing-Composition-2a
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: Poetic Patterns and Performance
Period: Spring Term

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