Matchday Magic

Introducing poetry to children through football.

Pupils will be able to:

  • understand and identify sound words and alliteration
  • discuss and clarify the meanings of words and discuss their favourite words and phrases
  • understand and identify sound words, adjectives and powerful verbs
  • listen to each other's ideas and use senses to describe an experience
  • work collaboratively to write a sound poem based on a model.

Curriculum links

England: English (Key Stage 1)

Wales: Languages, Literacy and Communication (Progression Steps 1 and 2)

Pack resources

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Film: Through a fan's eyes

Transcript

This film follows a girl on her way to watch her team play football and she talks about her experiences using exciting language to complement the activities in this fixture.

Starter activity: Senses alive

Pupils explore the sounds, language and excitement associated with a match day experience.

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