Amulet by Ted Hughes, poetry unit

KS2 poetry with patterns - 5 lessons - fully resourced.

I love using ‘Amulet’ by the Ted Hughes as a model for children’s poetry writing. Here are five sessions that explore this rich and powerful poem in creative ways. By the end of lesson 5, children will have created powerful poems of their own.

Objectives covered:

Lesson 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.

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

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

Lesson 4 Collecting ideas and organising them onto a planner

Lesson 5 Writing poetry

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