Writing Workshops - Weeks 9/10

This week we will write poems inspired by the stories of Ngāi Tahu and the place of Ōtautahi. 

Poems tend to be on the shorter side ( yes there are exceptions ) therefore poets have to be choosy about what words/phrases they use, for a poem to be successful it needs to match or enhance the overall mood of the poem. Poems are crafted using imagery - which is language that creates images in the mind of the reader.

First we need to gather inspiration using the information below as a starting point. 

In your writing folder is a template for you use to gather words as you read in order to plan out your poem.

Using your word bank, write and present (digitally/audio/video) a poem based around Ōtautahi.

The requirements are: 

• it must use some knowledge from reading about Ngāi Tahu

• use at least two of the poetry tools from the above the toolbox.

Think about how you will present your poem - how could a visual element enhance your writing?

Share your poem onto your blog. Remember it must have a catchy title for your audience, a brief intro into what you have done, your poem, and a question to engage your audience to comment.