Term 4 Week 1

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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING... how poets use language creatively to express ideas, emotions, and stories.
• We are EXPLORING...the structure and rhythm of poetry by experimenting with simple forms like limericks.
• We are EXPLORING...how imagery and sensory language can bring a moment or scene to life in poetry.

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Week 1: Introduction to Poetry

• Learning Goal: Explore what poetry is and why it matters.
• Activities:
  • Class discussion: "What makes a poem a poem?"
  • Read and analyze a range of short poems for tone, mood, and purpose.
  • Group activity: Create a word bank of sensory and descriptive language.