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5 Senses ‘I Can…’ Poem: At the Beach

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Overview:

A five senses poem titled 'At the Beach', following an ‘I can…’ structure. Written for students in the early and middle years.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore and understand the structure of an ‘I can…’ poem.
  • Identify the sensory language used to describe a beach through each of the five senses.

How the Poem Works:

The poem is structured with each stanza beginning with "I can..." followed by a description of the beach through one of the five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch. This poem can be used to help students identify sensory details and as a model for students to create their own sensory poems.

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