Exploring Poetic Language · Summer Term

Sensory Words in Poetry

Identifying and using words that appeal to the five senses in poems.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how sensory words help us imagine what a poem describes.
  2. Construct a short poem using words that describe what you see and hear.
  3. Compare how different sensory words evoke different feelings.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Appreciation of LanguageNCCA: Primary - Vocabulary
Class/Year: Junior Infants
Subject: Foundations of Language and Literacy
Unit: Exploring Poetic Language
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Chalk Talk

Written-only discussion, no speaking allowed

15–30 min

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Gallery Walk

Create displays, rotate and critique

30–50 min

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Experiential Learning

Hands-on learn-by-doing with structured reflection

30–60 min

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