World Poetry Day, 21 March
Take a look at the TES collection of free resources on poetic devices, works of poetry and celebrated poets.
Analyse poems from Benjamin Zephaniah's We are Britain!
Primary poetry 101
A simple resource exploring poetic forms and devices.
A look at different poetry forms with examples.
The Deserted House
An atmospheric lesson on how Mary Elizabeth Coleridge's poem appeals to the senses.
Poetry class assembly
A catchy rhyming assembly about poetry writing.
A collection of poems about senses for younger age groups.
Michael Rosen reads his own poem in an entertaining video.
Seeds and plants poetry
A comprehensive set of themed poems to inspire pupils.
A gentle way to introduce pupils to a sensitive topic.
'I like' poems
Pupils explore their feelings and senses to create their own poems.
Find these resources and more in the TES World Poetry Day collection. bit.lyWorldPoetryDay2013.