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Autumn Poetry Workshop

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📚 Part 1: Quick Check — Vocabulary & Forms

WALT: We are learning to use nouns, verbs and adjectives to create a diamante and a haiku about autumn.

Success criteria: I can choose clear nouns/verbs/adjectives; write a 7-line diamante; write a 5‑7‑5 haiku; use vivid imagery.

1. Which word is a noun?

golden

rustle

leaf

2. Which shows the correct haiku syllable pattern?

5‑7‑5

7‑7‑7

4‑4‑4

3. Check all words that are adjectives:

golden

maple

autumnal

gentle

4. How many lines does a diamante poem have?

5

7

3

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers — Word Choice & Imagery

5. List three nouns you can use in an autumn poem about Aotearoa (e.g., pohutukawa, creek):
6. Choose one strong verb and one vivid adjective from your list. Write them below:

Verb:

Adjective:

7. In one sentence, explain why precise word choice makes a poem more vivid:

🎨 Part 3: Compose — Diamante & Haiku

8. Diamante template — fill each line with your words to build a 7‑line diamante about autumn leaves.

Line 1 (noun - start): _________________________

Line 2 (two adjectives): _______________ , _______________

Line 3 (three -ing verbs): _______________ , _______________ , _______________

Line 4 (two nouns - middle): _______________ , _______________

Line 5 (three -ing verbs): _______________ , _______________ , _______________

Line 6 (two adjectives): _______________ , _______________

Line 7 (noun - end / contrasting): _________________________

Write your full diamante here:
9. Haiku — write three short lines. Aim for 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables.

Line 1 (5):

Line 2 (7):

Line 3 (5):

10. Illustrate or decorate one of your poems (optional):

Differentiation: Use the word bank, clap or tap syllables, or record your poem orally if needed. For extension, add personification or a Māori seasonal word to deepen meaning.

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