Using the Senses - Lesson 5: Your Poem - PowerPoint

In Lesson 5 of the 'Using the Senses' series, students are encouraged to channel their creativity into crafting a poem about a place they cherish. The objective of this lesson is to utilise a writing frame to compose a poem that vividly incorporates the senses, thereby bringing the writing to life. Students will draw upon their previous lesson, where they described a favourite place, and use those descriptions to inform their poetry. For instance, they might have shared their fond memories of Blackpool, evoking the cacophony of seagulls or the distinctive taste of Blackpool Rock.

The lesson guides students through the process of writing a poem by reminding them to include the five senses: taste, smell, touch, sound, and sight. This sensory approach is exemplified in a provided poem about Blackpool, which serves as an inspiration for the students' own work. The poem captures the essence of the seaside town through sensory experiences, from the tingling sensation of candy on the tongue to the warmth of the sun on the skin. Students are then given the opportunity to create their own verses using a structured template that prompts them to describe the sensory delights of their chosen place. Upon completion, they are invited to share their poetic creations with the rest of the group, celebrating the unique perspectives each student brings to their writing.