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)