Poetic Form and Meaning · Spring Term

The Power of Concrete Poetry

Analyzing how the visual layout of words on a page contributes to a poem's meaning.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the physical shape of a poem influence the way it is read aloud?
  2. 2Can the visual arrangement of text provide meaning that words alone cannot?
  3. 3Why might a poet choose to break traditional formatting rules?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: English - Writing CompositionKS2: English - Poetry
Year: Year 6
Subject: English
Unit: Poetic Form and Meaning
Period: Spring Term

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