Year 3 English : Gladiator Poetry Sequence | Slides & Pupil Booklet | LOWER KEY STAGE 2
Bring poetry to life with this engaging 4-lesson sequence inspired by gladiators and life in Ancient Rome. Designed for Year 3 but suitable for lower Key Stage 2, this resource develops children’s understanding of poetic language while building confidence in reading, writing and performing poetry.
Throughout the sequence, pupils explore descriptive vocabulary, identify poetic features, plan their own ideas, collaborate with peers and perform their finished poems with expression.
This resource includes:

• Editable presentation
• Printable pupil booklet
• Four sequenced lessons
• Model poem and teacher examples
• Vocabulary development activities
• Independent and collaborative tasks
• Opportunities for speaking and listening
• Performance opportunities
• Adaptive teaching ideas for a range of learners
  Learning Journey
  Lesson 1: Explore gladiator-themed poetry, identify poetic language and discuss the impact of ambitious vocabulary.
  Lesson 2: Plan ideas using images, vocabulary banks and collaborative discussion to prepare for writing.
  Lesson 3: Draft and improve poems using descriptive language, repetition and carefully chosen vocabulary.
  Lesson 4: Edit, publish and perform finished poems, encouraging confidence, expression.
  Curriculum Links
  Writing poetry
  Vocabulary development
  Spoken language
  Reading comprehension
  Editing and improving writing
  Performance poetry
  This resource is ideal for teachers looking for an engaging poetry unit linked to Ancient Rome, helping children develop creativity, confidence and a love of writing through a meaningful cross-curricular topic.
  Year Group: Year 3 / Lower Key Stage 2
  Subject: English
  Topic: Poetry, Ancient Rome, Gladiators
  Resource Type: Presentation, Pupil Booklet, Lesson Sequence