1. Creative use of Poetry in MFL suzi@pollyglotlanguages.co.uk www.pollyglotlanguages.co.uk

2. Why? -Rhymes, poems and songs are enjoyable and memorable! -It deepens children’s intercultural understanding -It allows children to reproduce language with confidence and fluency -Young children are more often than not brought up acquiring 1L vocabulary via poems, rhymes & songs – it is familiar

3. Why? -It is a natural and holistic way for children to learn -Poetry lends itself to multisensory and active learning and enhances receptive and productive L2 skills -It helps learners to develop oracy and literacy skills and more accurate pronunciation (via phonics) -It can be used to help reinforce grammar and syntax ‘painlessly’

4. 10 ideas to take away 1.Poem-a-term Aim to include at least one poem (song / rhyme) into your existing SoL per term 2.Use ICT (such as www.storybird.com * ) to help to engage reluctant writers in MFLwww.storybird.com 3.One image many words Choose one piece of artwork and let their imaginations go wild!

5. 4.Start simple Acrostic poems and Calligrams are a great starting point. Once learners’ confidence grows, move onto Haikus and other more advanced types of poetry. 5.Poetry Slam! Turn it into a competition and have learners ‘perform’ their poems in front of an audience. This could be peers in class, in a year group assembly or even to parents.competition

6. 6.Create a classroom poetry anthology Learners of all abilities could contribute to an MFL Poetry anthology. The final version could be printed / published and held in the school library and / or the web. 7.Poetry quilt Create a colourful paper quilt wall display of pupils’ poems and art work.

7. 8.Podcast Poetry Encourage creative speaking as well as writing using tools such as Sonocent Audio NotetakerSonocent Audio Notetaker iPadio Y4 podcasts 9.Poet-tree Hang pupils’ work off the branches of a tree like you would Christmas ornaments. 10. Silly Poems Often we overly focus on meaning / comprehension. Introduce a silly poem just for fun to familiarize learners with the sound of the FL.

8. Resources, resources, resources!!! Over to you… Fr Qui veut un C? G Zwicke Zwacke A. Complete the main activity B. Complete the extension task (for any Sprinters in the room!) C. Work in pairs to consider what you might do next to encourage production i.e. a follow on writing task.

9. Resources, resources, resources!!! Poems, rhymes and songs in hundreds of languages / dialects www.mamalisa.com French creole poem – Reunion

10. Resources, resources, resources!!! Poetry to teach Citizenship in L2 Paz que es justica (Sp) Charis Francais / Charis Deutsch Promoting moral and spiritual development through the School Curriculum www.stapleford-centre.org La vie est comme une peintre (Fr) Vivre en paix (Fr)

11. Resources, resources, resources!!! www.lepetitquotidien.fr www.spiegel.de/spiegel/deinspiegel www.periodicoelgancho.com

12. Resources, resources, resources!!! Take 10 auf Deutsch (Francais / Espanol) Ein Elefant auf dem Spinnennetz (G) TL magazines e.g Bambi, Winnie Mona Lisa (Fr) N comme nuit (la ville d’Arles) (Fr)

13. Google Search: poesía para los niños (images)

14. Der Schneemann (phonic focus) Ich bin ein kleiner Schneemann Gemacht aus Schnee und Eis Mein Hut ist schwarz, Mein Schal ist rot, Mein Mantel ist ganz weiß.

15. Der Schneemann Ich bin _ _ _ kleiner Schneeman Gemacht aus Schnee und _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Hut ist schwarz Mein Schal ist rot, Mein Mantel ist ganz _ _ _ _

16. It’s all about the code! www.accentlanguages.co.uk Nadine Chadier BSL sign World 2015 - ALL Connected Language World 2015, 20-21 March 2015, Newcastle University

19. To watch the free webinar, http://www.all- london.org.uk/webinars.htm http://www.all- london.org.uk/webinars.htm http://accent-on-pronunciation-french.teachable.com/

20. Resources, resources, resources!!! Aiding transition & ‘jazzing up’ bog-standard topics Au pays du lundi (Fr) – Penuel Ma maison (Fr) School (Sp)

21. MFL Haiku Spanish example: (incorporating IU / wider Spanish Speaking world)

22. Resources, resources, resources!!! Finger and Hand rhymes Das ist meine Hand (G) / Voici ma main (Fr) Opposites Bonjour matin, au revoir sommeil (Fr) Bonjour…, au revoir… Alt ist nicht neu (G)

23. Resources, resources, resources!!! Calligramtastic!Calligramtastic! (Pinterest ideas) http://changing- phase.blogspot.co.uk/2009/06/call igrams.html

24. Where to go next http://ALL-literature.wikidot.com Pinterest Visit www.sellfy.com/pollyglot for a free download of more poems and rhymes in French / German / Spanish.www.sellfy.com/pollyglot

25. Thank you www.sellfy.com/pollyglot www.pollyglotlanguages.co.uk