Amulet by Ted Hughes, poetry with patterns

KS2 poetry with patterns – 4 lessons – fully resourced.

I love using ‘Amulet’ by the amazing Ted Hughes as a model for children’s poetry writing. Here are four sessions that explore this rich and powerful poem in creative ways. By the end of session 4, children will have created powerful poems of their own.

Objectives covered:

Part 1 Understanding a poem
I can discuss a poem in a group, listen carefully to others and build on my own ideas.
I can explore the meaning of tricky words and phrases.
I can infer what the poet may have been thinking.

Part 2 Reciting a poem
I can read using intonation to add meaning
I can visualise a poem
I can recite a poem from memory

Part 3 Exploring nouns and noun phrases and gathering ideas
I understand the terms noun and noun phrase
I can use precise nouns and rich descriptive language

Part 4 Creating poems of our own
I can create a magical poem with patterns

Your class will love creating poems in the style of Ted Hughes!