Wales Young Poets Award/Wobr Beirdd Ifanc Cymru Resources 2023
Wales Your Poets Award/Wobr Beirdd Ifanc Cymru 2023 is open for poets aged 10-17 until 31 December 2023. Find out more, including how to enter (either as a class or an individual) here
Poetry and Peace | Alex Wharton
Author, poet and Children’s Laureate Wales 2023-25 Alex Wharton explores the 2023 Wales Young Poets theme of Peace through prompts and exercises
Barddoniaeth a Heddwch | Alex Wharton
Awdur, bardd a Bardd Plant Cymru 2023-25 Alex Wharton yn archwilio thema Heddwch Beirdd Ifanc Cymru 2023 drwy awgrymiadau ac ymarferion
Lesson Plan | English
Cynllun Gwers | Cymraeg
Presentation | English
Cyflwyniad | Cymraeg
Making Peace | Connor Allen
An exploration of the topic of ‘peace’, and how to use it as inspiration for writing, from actor, writer, artist and Wales Children’s Laureate 2021-23 Connor Allen.
Creu Heddwch | Connor Allen
Archwiliad o’r testun ‘heddwch’, a sut i’w ddefnyddio fel ysbrydoliaeth ar gyfer ysgrifennu, gan yr actor, awdur, artist a Bardd Plant Cymru 2021-23 Connor Allen.
Lesson Plan | English
Cynllun Gwers | Cymraeg
Presentation | English
Cyflwyniad | Cymraeg
Wales Young Poets Award/Wobr Beirdd Ifanc Cymru Resources 2020
Writing Eco Poetry | Marvin Thompson
What is an eco poem and how do you start writing one? Marvin Thompson, poet and teacher, introduces eco-poetry in his video, with accompanying lesson outline and downloadable presentation resource.
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Writing for Performance | Hanan Issa
What is a performance poem and how can we write performance poems that engage an audience? Cardiff-based writer and poet Hanan Issa introduces the topic and provides a lesson outline with activity plans and accompanying downloadable PPT presentation.
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Y Wers Rydd a Llinellau | Grug Muse
Beth yw’r wers rydd?
Amcan y wers yw cael disgyblion i ystyried pryd i ddechrau llinell newydd wrth ysgrifennu cerdd rydd. Ystyrir gwahanol elfennau i’w hystyried, fel hyd y llinell, odl, ac ystyr y geiriau, fel mannau cychwyn.
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Empathy Connects Us (Empathy and Poetry) | clare e. potter
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy? How can we use empathy to write poems and connect with our readers? Poet and performer clare e. potter introduces these terms and how they apply to poetry, and provides examples for both age groups.
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Concrete and Shape Poetry | Glyn Edwards
What is concrete and shape poetry and how can we write it? Glyn Edwards, poet and teacher, gives a brief history of the form and provides resources to get started.