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Describing an aurora
This task is about using adjectives to create a poem.
This clip shows an aurora in the night sky off the coast of Wellington.
Follow the steps below.
They will help you write a poem about this aurora.
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The first line of your poem sets the scene.
In it, use the adjectives 'expansive' and 'haunting' to describe the night sky. Put these adjectives in the order that sounds best to you.
The first line of your poem sets the scene.
In it, use the adjectives 'expansive' and 'haunting' to describe the night sky. Put these adjectives in the order that sounds best to you.
In the
haunting
expansive
haunting
expansive
haunting
expansive
haunting
expansive
Night sky
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Read the first line of your poem out loud. Does the order of your adjectives sound right?
Read the first line of your poem out loud. Does the order of your adjectives sound right?
In the
haunting
expansive
haunting
expansive
Night sky
In the box below, retype the first line of your poem with the correct punctuation.
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Complete the second line of your poem by choosing three adjectives.
Choose them in the order that sounds best to you.
Complete the second line of your poem by choosing three adjectives.
Choose them in the order that sounds best to you.
In the
haunting
expansive
haunting
expansive
Night sky
The
mysterious
silky
colourful
mysterious
silky
colourful
mysterious
silky
colourful
mysterious
silky
colourful
mysterious
silky
colourful
mysterious
silky
colourful
aurora, captivates me
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Retype the whole poem in the box below. Add some more lines to the poem to add interest and a satisfying ending. Use punctuation as necessary.
Retype the whole poem in the box below. Add some more lines to the poem to add interest and a satisfying ending. Use punctuation as necessary.
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Share your poem with a partner. Ask your partner to answer the questions below by filling in the boxes.
What do you like most about this poem?
How would you improve this poem?