kssr year four poems
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WALKING THROUGH THE
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POEMS
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POEMS
Eight poems have been chosen to be used for Year 4 pupils in primary schools in Malaysia.
The poems are:
Holiday Memories by June CrebbinAt The Playground by Brian MosesSounds Like Magic by Celia WarrenGrandma’s House by Pamela MordecaiClap Your Hands by Pam GidneyNoisy Food by Marian Swinger Woodpecker by Brenda WilliamsSand Castle by J. Patrick Lewis
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LISTENING TO POEMS
Some poems need to be read to and with, the pupils. Listening to poems read aloud can be of special value in helping the children to enjoy a poem. At the same time, the pupils will learn how to read poetry aloud themselves.
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READING POEMS ALOUD
Pupils need to read poems aloud because it helps them to appreciate each poem’s meaning, atmosphere and rhythm; and in the case of their own poems, to think of changes which might improve them.
Individuals, pairs or groups can read the parts of different characters, or read individual lines, groups of lines and stanzas.
The way in which a poem is spoken can make a valuable contribution to the children’s understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of it.
Teachers can experiment with different methods, depending on the poem.
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MEMORISING POEMS
when pupils memorise poems, they increase their vocabulary and develop the skill of using it expressively;
they build up a rich store of creative ways in which words can be used, and they begin to use them themselves.
to help pupils memorise a poem, read it aloud to them, then repeat it, encourage them to join in.
display an enlarged copy of the poem, or work with a small group of pupils who each have their own copy to follow.
read a line, then cover it and ask the pupils to repeat it, building up the number of lines covered, until the pupils can recite the entire poem.
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HOLIDAY MEMORIES
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HOLIDAY MEMORIES
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ABOUT THE POEM
The poem is about the writer’s adventures during his imaginary holiday. Some of the adventures were wrestling a jaguar, boxing a kangaroo, reaching the moon, travelling to Mars, and grappling a Grizzly bear.
MESSAGE OF THE POEM
Be imaginative and adventurous.
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AT THE PLAYGROUND
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ABOUT THE POEM
The poem is about a child having fun at the playground.
MESSAGE OF THE POEM
Have fun Be careful Love your parents
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SOUNDS LIKE MAGIC
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ABOUT THE POEM
The poem is about a child’s imagination of sounds from the objects stated in the poem.
MESSAGE OF THE POEM
Be observant Be creative and imaginative
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GRANDMA’S HOUSE
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ABOUT THE POEM
This poem talks about the things that one can find in a grandmother’s house and also about the warmth of sharing tea with one’s grandmother.
MESSAGE OF THE POEM
Always love and care for your loved ones.
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CLAP YOUR HANDS
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ABOUT THE POEM
This poem talks about having fun while playing with your friends.
MESSAGE OF THE POEM
Have fun with your friends.
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NOISY FOOD
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ABOUT THE POEM
It is an onomatopoeia poem revolving around a child who enjoys eating noisy food. Although the mother tries to advise the child that eating quietly is polite, the child on the other hand thinks otherwise. He/ She enjoys eating the food noisily.
MESSAGE OF THE POEM
Appreciate and enjoy your food.
Practise good table manners when you eat.
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WOODPECKER
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ABOUT THE POEM
This short poem revolves around a woodpecker pecking tirelessly at a tree without getting any benefit or result.
MESSAGE OF THE POEM
Strategise
Do things which are beneficial
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SAND CASTLE
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ABOUT THE POEM
The poem is about the poet’s excitement and creativity in building a sandcastle. The poet describes in detail how she builds the sandcastle from scratch. She is disappointed when it gets washed away by the waves.
MESSAGE OF THE POEM
Appreciate and enjoy nature
Be strong when you are faced with challenges
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LET’S HAVE FUN
Shape PoemsShape Poems
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LET’S HAVE FUN
Shape PoemsShape Poems
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LET’S HAVE FUN
Crackling
Crunching
Munching
Slurping
Sucking
Popping
Pupils
Yummy CirclesYummy Circles
