LIfe Cycles Poetry Pack for KS1

Two complete poetry lessons for KS1 based on classic poems written by the poet Christina Rossetti. The poems are ‘Caterpillar ’ about the lifecycle of caterpillar and ‘White Hen Sitting’ about the lifecycle of a chicken. Includes PPT presentations, comprehension tasks and guidance for differentiated writing activities . Also includes guidance for performing the poems. Ideal for teachers exploring classic poetry, lifecycles, performance poetry and explanation texts. Useful for reading sessions, English lessons or science work linked to lifecycles. A flexible resource with the potential for extension into a longer unit of work.
The PPT provided for each lesson contains:

• The poem with supporting visual images
• Background information about the poet and poem
• Discussion questions
• Guidance on how to perform the poem
• A differentiated writing task to support students in writing an explanation text
• Video links to help deepen understanding of the topic.

Each lesson is accompanied by three differentiated comprehension worksheets.

These poems and resources are also available as part of a larger collection of poems in the following pack:
Classic Poetry Bundle for KS1