Kate Williams

In this poetry assembly, we’re building ideas and language for short, expressive animal verses – they could be cinquains. But what exactly are cinquains, and how can you get a whole class to write them? You’ll find my tried and tested tips on my YouTube channel, YouTube: @KatesPoems111 – scroll down the shorts to TeachPoetry – Cinquain

That’s just one of many poetry-writing aspects covered in my mini-videos, drawn from over 20 years’ poetry-crafting with kids.

You’ll also find poems from SQUEAK! SQUAWK! ROAR! to share with your class – funny, thoughtful, poignant, calming – all different, but all about animals!