I Never Know How Poems Start

<p>Inspiration for poetry can come from anywhere - a memory, an insight and even broccoli! Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen explains the inspiration behind a selection of his own quirky poems, highlighting that ideas can come from many different places.</p> <p>* White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.<br> * Text type: A poetry book<br> * Pages 22 and 23 summarise some of the inspirations and resulting poems, allowing children to discuss and explore the ideas from the book.<br> * Curriculum links: Literacy: Really Looking; Language play</p>