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In this video we learn the features of a Free Verse Poem, read some exciting examples, and then have a go at writing them ourselve...
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- The Touring Teacher
Mar 23, 2021 · Poetry for kids is a fun introductory video to all of the different types of poetry. We all love to hear a good story and one way to tell a great story is through Poetry. Poems are made up...
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- Learn Bright
Mar 20, 2017 · Poets themselves have struggled with this question, often using metaphors to approximate a definition. Is a poem a little machine? A firework? An echo? A dream? Melissa Kovacs shares three ...
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- TED-Ed
Year 6 Poems. KS2 English videos, quizzes and activities that will help students gain knowledge of poetry and be able to respond to a poem they have read or heard. Part of English.
- “personification” by The Bazillions
- “Hit ‘Em with The Onomatopoeia” by Guava Juice
- “Alliteration Song” by Melissa
- Vocabulary Battle: Poetry Skills Game For Kids
- How to Write A Rhyme Poem
- Groobles Media Videos
- Figurative Language Tutorial
- “There’s A Crocodile in My Lunchbox” by Steve Attewell
- “Chocolate Cake” by Michael Rosen
- Asha Christensen at TEDxKids
Super cute and catchy song about this figurative device. Perfect for any age, really. Definitely don’t miss the “Similes and Metaphors” song. It’s a must-see!
Roy from Guava Juice has over twelve million subscribers on YouTube, so many of your students probably already know him. He makes onomatopoeia the subject of one of his songs, and kids love it.
Animated and catchy, this song provides a ton of examples of alliteration. The on-screen text with highlighted first letters of alliterative words is even more helpful in explaining this device to students.
This 10-minute, interactive video encourages group work and collaboration as students stretch their brains and creativity.
Pretty straightforward and simple, this video shows viewers firsthand how to write a rhyming poem. Less than five minutes and worth showing students!
If you can stand the fuzzy puppets explaining figurative language devices in weird voices, you’ll dig this video. Students will giggle (or roll their eyes) at the delivery of this content.
For upper elementary or middle schoolers, this video explains six elements of poetry in clear and concise ways. Photos of famous faces will make this especially appealing to youngsters.
A silly poem by Steve Attewell, students will giggle at the content, and teachers will appreciate the text on screen. Check out his other poems, too. All funny and kid favorites.
Students will take a look at a free-verse poem by talented poet and storyteller Michael Rosen. They’ll love his silly voices and the way he brings his poems to life on screen.
Young Asha shares her version of spoken poetry, reciting a poem she wrote about having writer’s block. Powerful. Students love this.
reading level: Grade 6. Poems suitable for reading by 11-12 year olds. Gabby’s Baby Beagle. Vacation Cancellation. When Larry Made Lasagna. We Call Our Teacher Mister E. Bradley Bentley Baxter Bloome. What to Do With a Dinosaur. A Goat in a Landfill.
Middle school can be a stressful time in life to navigate, but poetry can be a great outlet. These poems convey important life lessons, such as determination and self-acceptance.
