In turn, each student reads their poem out loud to the other 2 students in the group. Re-form the groups according to the poem chosen so that there can be a group feedback about each poem to the class. This works particularly well for Prince to Kitchen Maid which is the most challenging of the three. Written response to chosen poem in class or for home-work using the notes made in class on the First Response Worksheet . More poems to be read to class A set of 8 poems by 7 different NZ poets given to each member of the class.
Teachers probably prefer to make their own choice.
This will provide a model for some of the work which follows. Each poem is read to the class without discussion. Follow with a discussion of who likes what and why. Eventually you will present one of them to the class. You may choose a poet you have already encountered or another NZ poet.