Free downloadable poetry resource - Pōwhiri
Foster literary analysis skills with this free multicultural poetry resource
This resource is designed to make poetry accessible and engaging to everyone. Exploring the poem - Powhiri, provides activities written by Vaughan Rapatahana that examine Jacqueline Carter's poem, Powhiri.
This free downloadable PDF looks at language and structure, plus encourages students to use their reading comprehension skills to consider the poet's intentions. It aims to inspire an appreciation of poetry in students, equipping them with literary analysis skills so they can spot poetic devices and identify their purpose.
For more activities examining multicultural poetry, check out Vaughan Rapatahana's Exploring Multicultural Poetry series.