| Variant title |
Poetry : the I ams |
| Variant title |
Poetry : lament for steam |
| Variant title |
Poetry : less is more |
| Series |
Inspirational CPD training ; 13-16
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| Abstract |
In the first in a series of four films former teacher, exam board moderator and CPD trainer Peter Thomas explains his passion for poetry. Peter describes how effective teaching can inspire students to enjoy and understand reading verse as well as developing a technical understanding.In this CPD session aimed at Key Stages 3 and 4 English teachers, Peter acknowledges that teaching Poetry can be difficult, but suggests introducing students to reciting a poem out loud within the class. |
| Abstract |
Peter Thomas introduces Middle and Secondary teachers to the possibilities of using society's most forgotten objects as inspiration for writing poems. CPD trainer Peter uses Trevor Millum's Glad and Sad, I Ams, as a teaching resource for Key Stages 3 and 4.He challenges the teachers to write their own I Am from objects which mean little to anyone else. |
| Abstract |
Peter Thomas demonstrates how encouraging students to perform a poem instead of merely reading the poem, can inspire and engage even the most reluctant.CPD trainer Peter shares one of his all time favourite teaching poems to the group of Middle and Secondary teachers for Key Stage 3 and 4.Peter also introduces the excitement of pronunciation as a way of recreating the sound and feel of a steam railway - even down to the whistle at the end. |
| Abstract |
Peter Thomas delivers a resource for reducing and refining the writing of Key Stage 3 and 4 poetry students.In this CPD session, Peter introduces the miniature but mighty Cinquaine to Middle and Secondary teachers. He challenges them to write their own as a demonstration of good practice for inspiring reluctant poetry students as well as condensing the work of keener GCSE candidates. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed Mar. 5, 2012). |
| Other forms | Previously released as DVD. |
| Language | This edition in English. |
| Genre/form | Instructional television programs. |
