Poetry Legends – with Simon Mole

A poetry project for yr 3 & yr 4

Hi I’m Simon Mole and I am a poet! If you’re reading this it’s likely that you and your class have attended an online live lesson with me in the past. I want to harness the excitement and positivity of those events, and use that spark to inspire a poetry project that runs across a half-term.

Having spoken to a number of Head Teachers, Assistant Heads, and Literacy Leads, I have put together (drum roll please) Poetry Legends!

Could be used to uplift delivery of an existing literacy unit or scheme of work and/or provide a scaffold for oracy objectives by building to a meaningful performance opportunity with an audience and a purpose.

There are only spaces for 10 schools to get involved, and I would love that to include teachers I have already worked with – so I’m sharing it here before I make it more widely available online.

What do you get?

1. Live online Multi-School event – Brilliant Beginning – THURSDAY 16th APRIL 9.15am

*Simon Mole hosting and performing

*Professional guest poet to introduce kids to diverse range of poetic styles and voices

*Fun games and activities to join in with in the classroom

*Each child to finish the session with the heart (or the start) of a poem written

2. Exclusive pre-recorded video lesson with Simon

*Use at any point during the project 

*Fun step-by-step interactive tutorial video, supporting children to write a poem

*Participating schools have their logo featured at the end of the video

3. Access to performance skills video activities

*Use at any point during the project

*Fun performance games to build confidence and skills

*Step-by-step video on how to make a performance plan for a poem you are going to read aloud.

4. Live online Multi-School event – Celebration Event  - THURSDAY 21st MAY 9.15am

*Simon Mole hosting and performing

*Different professional guest poet

*One child/group from each participating class to perform a poem

 

Extras

*Each school sent printable pdf for “Poetry Legend” certificate for each child

*Each child that performs at the final event is posted a “Poetry Legend – Lord of the Mic” certificate, signed by Simon Mole.

*Any participating school that wishes to book Simon for an in person visit during the same school year as the project will receive a 10% reduction.

What does it cost?

*£125 per school

 This is a reduced pilot rate, but in reality pilot schools will receive more support. As a participating school, you’ll:

  • Help shape the future of Poetry Legends

  • Receive more individual input and responsiveness

  • Have opportunities to share feedback and ideas

The fee of £125 is for a maximum of 3 classes per school, but additional classes can be added at a cost of £25 per class.

Fill in the form below if you’d like to take part – once 10 schools have signed up, I’ll send round full project details and a payment link.

 

Any questions please email me at simonmolespokenword@gmail.com