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Ur a Poet & U Didn't Know It

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1. Challenging Perceptions of Poetry

Suggested Learning Intentions

To understand that poetry has a variety of structural and language features
To understand that language use can change in response to technology

Sample Success Criteria

I can explain how the structures and features of a poem can influence its meaning
I can reflect on the way that technology can change the way we use language

2. Homing In On Poetic Structure

Suggested Learning Intentions

To build poetic metalanguage
To understand the way in way in which poetic structure shapes meaning

Sample Success Criteria

I can use the correct terminology to identify some of the structural elements of a poem
I can explain how the structure of a poem affects its meaning

3. Spotlight on Poetic Language

Suggested Learning Intentions

To build understanding of poetic metalanguage
To understand the way in which language features shape meaning

Sample Success Criteria

I can identify figurative language and imagery
I can describe how the language used in a poem affects its meaning

4. Co-Constructing and Experimenting with Poetry

Suggested Learning Intentions

To co-construct a poem using appropriate structure and language features
To experiment with stylistic features found in other texts

Sample Success Criteria

I can use my knowledge of language structure and features to contribute to the construction of a poem
I can experiment with text from a variety of sources

5. Poetic Exploration: Independent Writing

Suggested Learning Intentions

To plan, draft and publish a piece of poetry, using relevant structure and language features
To experiment with text structures and language features

Sample Success Criteria

I can plan, draft and publish a piece of poetry
I can explore the way that text structures and language features affect the meaning of my poem

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