Six room poems began with students writing a draft on a paper divided into six sections or rooms. In the first room, the students described a strong image of something that they had seen outside in nature. In the second room, they described light and colours associated with their image and in the third room sounds they might have heard. The fourth room was for any questions about their image, the fifth room for writing feelings and the sixth room for repeating words. In the final draft, the students could use any or all the rooms to create a poem. Here are two examples of the stunning six room poems written by the grade 6/7 class.
THE VALLEY
A beautiful valley down below
A valley with the greenest grass A field of Welsh flowers so yellow The surrounding world crowned with radiant light Smothered in the sound of peace Speechless by the power of Nature and its amazing features.
THE WONDERS OF THE VIBRANT SUN
A fire like ball Sinking into the plains of Africa Casting its vibrant light onto the land Creating shadows behind anything in its path, All you can hear is the brushing of trees, And the movement of wild animals, taking everything in. It made me wonder why in Africa the sunset is so unique. And then it was gone, leaving behind a beautiful bright sky Full of oranges, reds and yellows. Spectacular, Spectacular, Spectacular…
Wow! I can’t wait to read the rest of the poems when I come down.
These are great. Do you have any more student samples I could use to teach my students?
It’s been a long time and I thought to check the Provo Primary blog. Wow I’m surprised by all the new kids in Year 6 and 7 or was there a few? Nevermind, I thought the poems were great!