Classical Poetry: One - Activities

    Relation to National Curriculum in England: = English
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Activity One - A Wise Old Owl

Activity 1

A Wise Old Owl

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition
Activity Two - The Cloud

Activity 2

The Cloud

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition
Activity Three - The Field Daisy

Activity 3

The Field Daisy

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
Activity Four - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Activity 4

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition
Activity Five - We Have A Little Garden

Activity 5

We Have A Little Garden

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition
Activity Six - What Is Pink

Activity 6

What Is Pink

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition
Activity One - A Wise Old Owl

Activity 1
A Wise Old Owl

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition

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Activity Two - The Cloud

Activity 2
The Cloud

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition

Downloads:

Activity Three - We Have A Little Garden

Activity 3
The Field Daisy

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation

Downloads:

Activity Four - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Activity 4
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition

Downloads:

Activity Five - Bird Watching

Activity 5
We Have A Little Garden

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition

Downloads:

Activity Six - What Is Pink

Activity 6
What Is Pink

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • En1/1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
  • En1/1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
  • En1/2.2 Comprehension
  • En1/3.2 Handwriting and Presentation
  • En1/3.3 Composition

Downloads:

How do I use the Classical Poetry: One Activities?

Poetry is an art that flows through our lives like a silent river. Often we don't even know we are listening to or repeating poetry, as it echo's through many songs, such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Developing a basic understanding and appreciation for poetry can prove to be a great building block for your child or students reading and writing journey in life. For Year One learners these six activities are the perfect introduction to classical poetry.

Hands-On Education's Classical Poetry: One meets the following aspects of the National Curriculum of England: English. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our key stage one topics where you will find great curriculum standard activities for your classroom or home educated children. There are plenty of subjects for you to choose from, so you’ll be delighted with the wide range when planning your day.

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