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Introduction to Poetry

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Introduction to Poetry

Poetry books and quill pen illustration

📚 Part 1: Understanding Poetry

1. What is poetry?

A type of writing that expresses feelings and ideas in a creative way

A list of facts about animals

Instructions for cooking

A story about robots

2. Which of these are common features of poetry? (Tick all that apply)

Rhyme

Rhythm

Pictures in our minds (imagery)

Shopping lists

Repetition

3. Why do people write poems?

To express their feelings and emotions

To give directions to the supermarket

To share stories and ideas in a creative way

Both A and C

4. Complete this sentence: Poetry can make us feel ________________.

Choose the best answer:

Nothing at all

Many different emotions like happy, sad, excited, or calm

Only angry

Confused all the time

✏️ Part 2: Exploring Feelings in Poetry

5. Think about a poem you heard today. What feeling or emotion did it create? Write your answer below.
6. Fill in the blanks using words from the word bank:

Word Bank: feelings, pictures, rhyme, express, creative

Poetry is a _____________ way to _____________ our thoughts and _____________. Poems often _____________ and help us create _____________ in our minds.

7. Name three feelings or emotions that poetry can help us explore:

1. _____________________

2. _____________________

3. _____________________

🎨 Part 3: Making Connections

8. Think about your favourite poem from today's lesson. Draw a picture that shows what the poem made you think about or feel.
9. Write about a time when you felt a strong emotion (happy, sad, excited, etc.). How could poetry help someone understand that feeling?
10. What is one thing you found interesting or surprising about poetry today?

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