Watch again: Live Lesson video clips
This set of shorter video clips is taken from the Live Lesson programme and can be used to teach individual topics.
Similes and metaphors
Poet Joseph Coelho explores the concept of change and the use of figurative language in poetry.
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Fun with words
Explore rhyme, onomatopeia and alliteration with poets Joseph Coelho and Tony Walsh.
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Performance poetry
Find out how you can add elements of performance to your poetry readings in this section.
Live Lessons poem
Practise your poetry performance by reading this collective Live Lessons poem out with your class.
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Watch the full Live Lesson
If you enjoyed these clips, why not catch up with this Live Lesson and learn more about poetry and performance
Tips and advice on poetry from our teacher panel
Advice, discussion and poetry teaching resources especially for teachers from our panel of specialists
Primary Live Lessons
Find out more about our Live Lessons designed for primary school students