Sensory Magic: A Verse of Delightful Experiences
LO: To use the structure of a poem to
write your own verse.
The Magic of the Brain
Such a sight I saw;
An eight-sided kite surging up into a cloud
Its eight tails streaming out as if they were one.
It lifted my heart as starlight lifts the head
Such a sight I saw.
And such a sound I heard.
One bird through dim winter light as the day was closing
Poured out a song suddenly from an empty tree.
It cleared my head as water refreshes the skin
Such a sound I heard.
By Jenny Joseph
Such a smell I smelled:
A mixture of roses and coffee, of green leaf and warmth.
It took me to gardens and summer and cities abroad,
Memories of meetings as if my past friends were here
Such a smell I smelled.
Such a soft fur I felt.
It wrapped me around, soothing my winter-cracked skin,
Not gritty or stringy or sweaty but silkily warm
As my animal slept on my lap, and we both breathed content
Such soft fur I felt.
Such food I tasted:
Smooth-on-tongue-soup, and juicy crackling of meat,
Greens like fresh fields, sweet-on-your-palate-peas,
Jellies and puddings and fragrance of fruit they are made from
Such good food I tasted.
Such a world comes in:
Far world of the sky to breathe in through your nose
Near world you feel underfoot as you walk on the land.
Through your eyes and your ears and your mouth and your brilliant brain
Such a world comes in.
Which sense have you chosen?
Things I have chosen to describe?
Driftwood, lemon, acorn, glass bottle,
necklace, coin
What does it look like, sound like, smell like,
feel like, taste like?
How does it make you feel?
The Magic of the Brain
Such a sight I saw;
A beautiful tree, covered with tinsel
The fairy lights twinkling like shining stars.
Reminds me of Christmas jumpers and drinking chocolate by a roaring fire
Such a sight I saw.
And such a sound I heard.
One bird through dim winter light as the day was closing
Poured out a song suddenly from an empty tree.
It cleared my head as water refreshes the skin
Such a sound I heard.
By Year 5
What could we include in our verse to make
our verse interesting?
ambitious adjectives
powerful verbs
adverbs
alliteration
similes
metaphors
connectives
personification
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Simile:
Similes describe something by comparing one thing to another, using
like
or
as
.
E.g. The engine roared
like
a lion.
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Metaphor:
Metaphors describe something by saying it
is
something else.
E.g. The man was a lion.
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Personification:
Personification describes something by giving it a
human
feature
.
E.g. The ship shivered at the bottom of the sea.
Which sense have you chosen?
Things I have chosen to describe?
What does it look like, sound like, smell like,
feel like, taste like?
How does it make you feel?
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Write a poem which uses the ideas you have seen in the presentation.
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You can give your poem a rhyming pattern if you wish
•
When you have written your poem explain which writing features you
have included.
For example, you could say: in verse one, line four I have included a
simile…
In verse two, line three I have used alliteration.
Delve into a poetic journey that captures the beauty of sights, sounds, scents, textures, and flavors through vivid descriptions. From the mesmerizing visuals of nature to the enticing aromas and comforting sensations, each verse paints a multi-sensory picture that stirs emotions and memories. Immerse yourself in a world where ordinary objects become extraordinary as they evoke a symphony of sensations, filling the senses with wonder and joy.
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LO: To use the structure of a poem to write your own verse.
The Magic of the Brain By Jenny Joseph Such a sight I saw; An eight-sided kite surging up into a cloud Its eight tails streaming out as if they were one. It lifted my heart as starlight lifts the head Such a sight I saw. And such a sound I heard. One bird through dim winter light as the day was closing Poured out a song suddenly from an empty tree. It cleared my head as water refreshes the skin Such a sound I heard.
Such a smell I smelled: A mixture of roses and coffee, of green leaf and warmth. It took me to gardens and summer and cities abroad, Memories of meetings as if my past friends were here Such a smell I smelled. Such a soft fur I felt. It wrapped me around, soothing my winter-cracked skin, Not gritty or stringy or sweaty but silkily warm As my animal slept on my lap, and we both breathed content Such soft fur I felt.
Such food I tasted: Smooth-on-tongue-soup, and juicy crackling of meat, Greens like fresh fields, sweet-on-your-palate-peas, Jellies and puddings and fragrance of fruit they are made from Such good food I tasted. Such a world comes in: Far world of the sky to breathe in through your nose Near world you feel underfoot as you walk on the land. Through your eyes and your ears and your mouth and your brilliant brain Such a world comes in.
Things I have chosen to describe? Driftwood, lemon, acorn, glass bottle, necklace, coin What does it look like, sound like, smell like, feel like, taste like? Which sense have you chosen? How does it make you feel?
The Magic of the Brain Such a sight I saw; A beautiful tree, covered with tinsel The fairy lights twinkling like shining stars. Reminds me of Christmas jumpers and drinking chocolate by a roaring fire Such a sight I saw. And such a sound I heard. One bird through dim winter light as the day was closing Poured out a song suddenly from an empty tree. It cleared my head as water refreshes the skin Such a sound I heard. By Year 5
What could we include in our verse to make our verse interesting? ambitious adjectives alliteration powerful verbs personification similes adverbs metaphors connectives
Simile: Similes describe something by comparing one thing to another, using like or as. E.g. The engine roared like a lion. Metaphor: Metaphors describe something by saying it is something else. E.g. The man was a lion. Personification: Personification describes something by giving it a human feature. E.g. The ship shivered at the bottom of the sea.
Things I have chosen to describe? What does it look like, sound like, smell like, feel like, taste like? Which sense have you chosen? How does it make you feel?
Write a poem which uses the ideas you have seen in the presentation. You can give your poem a rhyming pattern if you wish When you have written your poem explain which writing features you have included. For example, you could say: in verse one, line four I have included a simile In verse two, line three I have used alliteration.
