These students were exposed to the elements of a storm while at
school. The weather was used as an ignition to promote a discussion about the
rain and how it makes us feel. The intention was to use an ‘Acrostic Poem’ format
to find out how the children would describe the storm and the thoughts it had provoked.
Results: This group of students have recently begun to use complete simple sentences. Many lines contain subject/verb clauses or
short phrases. It is interesting to note that the most children have not
used adjectives or adverbs to enhance their message. These poems provide evidence that next step
learning needs to focus on the use of descriptive language forms.
Reza – Year 2
RAIN
R Reza, run to your
house
A A rain cloud has
burst
I I’m getting wet
N Not happy now!
Mohit – Year 3
R Rain falls
everywhere
A All my friends go
home
I I run to my house
very fast
N Nice sound for the
thirsty trees
Alisha – Year 2
R Rain is leaking from
the cloud
A A rain cloud has
burst
I I run from the rain
N Needing to keep dry
Angel – Year 2
R Run inside
A A cloud has burst
I I come out of the
rain
N No sun in the sky
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