Unit Award Scheme

76720 STREETSPEAK: READING AND WRITING POETRY

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

experienced

1listening to the reading of a poem of at least six lines on three separate occasionsSummary sheet
2participating in a fun poetry session to introduce a variety of forms of poetry, eg slang, rap, street language, rhythm and rhyme and discuss how they are constructedSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

3contribute to the writing of a group poemSummary sheet
4write a poem independently of at least six lines about a chosen subjectStudent completed work

acquired an understanding of

5how words can be chosen to help poetry rhymeSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

6at least three types of poetic forms, eg kennings, haikus, freeform styles.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 14 October 2009Level - Pre-Entry Level