Date:________________

Horror Poetry

LO: To be able to create a Halloween poem.

KW: horror, Halloween, poetry techniques

Starter
How many words can you make
from the word HALLOWEEN?
HALLOWEEN
 Poetic Techniques
Match the technique with the correct definition.

Technique Definition

Simile The use of the same sound at the start of words

Alliteration Comparing two things that are similar

Onomatopoeia attributing human qualities to objects

personification A word which imitates the sound it represents

 Poetic Techniques
Match the technique with the correct definition.

Technique Definition

Simile The use of the same sound at the start of words

Alliteration Comparing two things that are similar

Onomatopoeia attributing human qualities to objects

personification A word which imitates the sound it represents

What others can you think of?

 Your Poem
• You are going to write a poem with the
title:

TRICK OR TREAT
Ideas

Word Bank
 Writing the Poem
• As you write:
• Try to use a range of vocabulary
• Try to use interesting adjectives and
adverbs
• Try to use different poetic techniques
• Try to create a scary atmosphere
 Peer Assessment
• Swap books with your partner.

• Read their poem and write one strength

and one target.

• Be ready to feedback.