Poetry Collection

This DVD contains three different series. Michael Rosen's "Poetry Attic" introduces the five key elements of rhyme, rhythm, imagery, sound and wordplay in an exciting verbal and visual collage.

Then poet Roger McGough explores major themes and presents a varied mix of poems, happy, sad, exciting, beautiful, funny, serious or just plain daft. "Poetry by Numbers" offers an ideal resource for comparing poems in different forms, providing models for children to use in constructing their own number poems.It covers curriculum connections.

It develops literacy skills; portrays poems by significant authors; supports knowledge of language and genre; and encourages listening, talking, reading and writing.

It features all types of poetry from classical to modern.

It introduces varied structures, styles and subjects.

It features poems written by both adults and children.

The DVD has cross-curricular relevance, combining both maths and poetry.

The DVD includes two downloadable Teachers' Guides and an Activity Book.

It can be used on computers with DVD-Rom drives and ideal for use on interactive whiteboards. The DVD is fully searchable, allowing you to go straight to what you need without cueing.

The DVD is fully subtitled. Rosen's "Poetry Attic" includes: Rhyme Time; Rhythm Section; Word Paintings; Sound Effects; and, Word Plays. "Off With McGough" includes: Body Language; Food for Thought; Family Favourites; Animal Tales; and Pillow Talk.