Transcript Ten Little Schoolchildren

HELLO
Poetry
Learning Objectives
• To examine the poem ‘Ten Little
Schoolchildren’.
• To understand the use of rhyme, verbs,
and alliteration in poetry.
• To be able to construct a poem of your
own.
Today’s concept
Ten little schoolchildren
standing in a line.
One opening her mouth too far
and then there were 9.
Nine little schoolchildren
trying not to be late.
One missed the school bus
then there were 8.
Eight little schoolchildren
in the second eleven.
One twisted an ankle
and then there were 7.
Seven little schoolchildren
trying out some tricks.
One went a bit too far
then there were 6.
Six little schoolchildren
hoping teacher won’t arrive.
One flicked a paper dart
and then there were 5.
Five little schoolchildren
standing by the door.
One tripped the teacher up
and then there were 4.
Four little schoolchildren
longing for their tea.
One was kept in after school
and then there were 3.
Three little schoolchildren
lurking by the loo.
Teacher saw a puff of smoke
then there were 2.
Two little schoolchildren
think that fights are fun.
One got a bloody nose
and then there was 1.
One little schoolchild
playing in the sun.
Whistle blew, buzzer went,
then there were none!
Ten Little Schoolchildren
10 little schoolchildren
standing in a line.
One opening her mouth too far
and then there were 9.
Ten Little Schoolchildren
9 little schoolchildren
trying not to be late.
One missed the school bus
then there were 8.
Ten Little Schoolchildren
8 little schoolchildren
in the second eleven.
One twisted an ankle
and then there were 7.
Ten Little Schoolchildren
7 little schoolchildren
trying out some tricks.
One went a bit too far
then there were 6.
Ten Little Schoolchildren
6 little schoolchildren
hoping teacher won’t arrive.
One flicked a paper dart
and then there were 5.
Ten Little Schoolchildren
5 little schoolchildren
standing by the door.
One tripped the teacher up
and then there were 4.
Ten Little Schoolchildren
4 little schoolchildren
longing for their tea.
One was kept in after school
and then there were 3.
Ten Little Schoolchildren
3 little schoolchildren
lurking by the loo.
Teacher saw a puff of smoke
then there were 2.
Ten Little Schoolchildren
2 little schoolchildren
think that fights are fun.
One got a bloody nose
and then there was 1.
Ten Little Schoolchildren
1 little schoolchild
playing in the sun.
Whistle blew, buzzer went,
then there were none!
First of all
What do
you think?
Exercise One
• Underline or highlight any word
that appears in every stanza.
• (Hint: there are about Seven)
Ten Little Schoolchildren
10 little schoolchildren
standing in a line.
One opening her mouth too far
and then there were 9.
But wait.
• Is there anything else each stanza
has. Look at the first word of the
second line in each.
Ten Little Schoolchildren
10 little schoolchildren
standing in a line.
One opening her mouth too far
and then there were 9.
Verbs
• A doing word
• An action
Exercise Two
What is
Alliteration?
Ten Little Schoolchildren
10 little schoolchildren
standing in a line.
One opening her mouth too far
and then there were 9.
Alliteration
• The repetition of a consonant or sound in two
or more neighbouring words.
• Catches you attention and makes you read
faster.
Ten Little Schoolchildren
10 little schoolchildren
standing in a line.
One opening her mouth too far
and then there were 9.
Homework this week.
• To compose your own poem.
• 10 little ______________
_____ing __________ line.
_____________________
and then there were nine.
(subject)
(Verb) (Rhyme)
Brainstorming Time
• 10 Little ?
What Rhymes with
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9 Nine
8 Eight
7 Seven
6 Six
5 Five
4 Four
3 Three
2 Two
1 One
none
Finally - Verbs
• What might they be doing?
Homework this week.
• To compose your own poem.
• 10 little ______________
_____ing __________ line.
_____________________
and then there were nine.
• 10 stanzas. Have fun.
(subject)
(Verb) (Rhyme)