English - Unit 3: Poetry Slam and Soundscapes - LESSON PLANS - Year 6

Tired of spending your weekends planning? Transform your Year 6 English lessons with this complete, 9-week inquiry-based unit that brings imagery, sound devices and the electric energy of a live "Poetry Slam" to life!

Step into the world of "Unit 3: Poetry Slam and Soundscapes," a comprehensive English unit designed to save you time and deeply engage your Year 6 students. This unit focuses on building a strong foundation in poetic craft and spoken word performance: painting pictures with words, mastering the "music" of language, utilising figurative language and delivering powerful oral presentations .

Packed with creative, hands-on activities, this unit will transform your classroom into a dynamic, inquiry-based "Performance Venue" where students don't just read poetry—they become Poets, Sound Engineers, Editors and Spoken Word Artists working together to produce a show-stopping performance .

What's Inside? This 9-week unit is meticulously planned to help you deliver exceptional English lessons with confidence. You will find:

• 9 Weeks of Engaging Lesson Plans: Guide your students through a journey of discovery, from going on a silent 'Sensory Walk' to collect raw imagery , to creating 'Blackout Poetry' with markers , hunting for onomatopoeia in audio 'Soundscapes' , clapping out the beat in a 'Limerick Workshop' and showcasing their original work at the final 'Class Poetry Slam' .
• Australian Curriculum Aligned: This unit is fully aligned with the Year 6 English curriculum. It explicitly covers key content descriptors including AC9E6LE04 (Sound & Imagery) , AC9E6LA08 (Figurative Language Deep Dive) , AC9E6LA04 (Cohesion & Repetition) and AC9E6LY07 (Spoken Presentation Skills) .
• Hands-On & Experiential Learning: Foster genuine understanding with interactive and creative activities that make poetic concepts memorable and impactful. Imagine your students using "Metaphor Mix-and-Match" cards to grasp abstract concepts , "Marking the Script" to plan their vocal delivery like actors , practicing the "5 P's" (Pitch, Pace, Power, Pause, Posture) , giving "T.A.G." peer feedback on drafts and experiencing the pride of a standing ovation.
• Built-in Assessment & Differentiation: Effortlessly monitor student progress through natural observation opportunities embedded in each activity. Every lesson includes clear support (e.g., poem scaffolds) and extension tasks (e.g., performing in different styles) to cater to all learners in your classroom .
• Early Career Connections: Expose students to potential future pathways by weaving career education into every lesson. Connect activities to the work of a Foley Artist (Sound Designer), Songwriter, Comedian, Actor, Event Host (MC) or Editor .
• Summative Assessment Task: Conclude the unit with a comprehensive "Class Poetry Slam" task, complete with a student-friendly rubric for marking both the written poem (imagery, sound, cohesion) and the live spoken performance .

Cover Your Entire Year of English! This is Unit 3 of a comprehensive 4-unit bundle for Year 6. Together, these four units cover all key aspects of the Year 6 English Curriculum, providing you with a full year's worth of engaging, high-quality English lessons focusing on:

• Unit 1: The Ad Agency Challenge (Persuasion, Media & Bias)
• Unit 2: The Author's Toolkit (Narrative Craft & Style)
• Unit 3: Poetry Slam and Soundscapes (Poetry, Sound & Performance)
• Unit 4: The Truth Seekers (Informative Texts & News Reports)

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