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Writing Poetry
Introducing children to poems at a young age will
develop their interest and enthusiasm from early on. There are many poems which are
specifically written to engage children such as those by
Michael Rosen The easiest way to help your child write poems is to read poetry to them so they became familiar with the sort of language used. Read a range of funny, sad and silly poems as well as poems with made-up words. Make sure your child knows there can be a lot of variety in poetry.
Introducing and playing
rhyming and rhythm games with children also helps them to write poetry.
Nursery
rhymes are the first poems children usually learn. Listening
to poetry on a CD is helpful as it encourages your child to
recognise rhythm. Resources such as
A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat Encourage your child to write about things that are relevant and important to them. Poetry is also a good way for children to express their emotions and feelings so encourage them to do this. Encourage your child to use similes in their poems to compare two things by using 'like' or 'as'. Your child will need some help to write a poem using similes to start with, but this is a powerful tool in poetry. Your child can include as many similes as they choose in the poem template shown below, which is an ideal way for your child to start writing poetry, as the structure is simple to follow. Children as young as six have written poems using this format. Your child will also enjoy writing about their best friend, family member or pet. Once your child has written their poem encourage them to read it back to you, so they can see the impact of similes and the language they have used. You may also like to introduce alliteration for greater effect. Simple Poetry Template __________ is my best friend, Without ________ I feel like, A star with no shine, A book without a cover, A playground with no children, A flower without petals, ________ is my best friend. Image courtesy of www.freedigitalphotos.net |
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