Recipe poems

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Recipe poems
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Writing for purpose and audience: Writing poetry
Resource type
Student activity

A simple but effective idea to get students writing poetry!

This lovely introductory lesson or first lesson activity works well with for younger students. 

Students use the format of a recipe to consider the 'ingredients' for a parent, sibling or friend, a teacher, a perfect day, or something of interest to them personally. 

It is carefully scaffolded with a word bank to support reluctant writers. 

 

A scaffolded task from the lesson resource: 

Recipe for a perfect (mother/father/sister/brother/friend etc.)

Begin with bags full of ............................  

this will make the mixture .......................  

Add a teaspoon of .................................  

And an ounce of ...................................  

Mix with .............................................  

for added ...........................................  

Next stir in ..........................................  

or .....................................................  

in order to ..........................................  

Bake for .............................................  

and serve with .....................................

All reviews

Have you used this resource?

I sent it to my grandsons, one of whom is joining Year 7 in September 2021, while the younger one is sitting his 11+ at the same time. No harm in stretching themselves.

Elizabeth Bull

05/03/2021

Love this resource - great for differentiation and also for relief teachers!

Anne Gibbons

11/07/2016

5

5

I sent it to my grandsons, one of whom is joining Year 7 in September 2021, while the younger one is sitting his 11+ at the same time. No harm in stretching themselves.

Elizabeth Bull

05/03/2021

Love this resource - great for differentiation and also for relief teachers!

Anne Gibbons

11/07/2016

5

5

5

5

5

5

5