Monster Under the Couch

Years 3-4

One-off workshop

Students imagine a hungry monster living under their couch and write about their first epic encounter with it as a narrative poem. Students will be guided through key aspects of the form and the use of various poetic devices including repetition and simile.

Sample Outcomes - Australian Curriculum

• Create literary texts that explore students’ own experiences and imagining (ACELT1607)

• Create literary texts by developing storylines, characters and settings (ACELT1794)

• Create texts that adapt language features and patterns encountered in literary texts, for example characterisation, rhyme, rhythm, mood, music, sound effects and dialogue (ACELT1791)

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