Poem About Australia | Land of Wonder | Reading & Writing Analysis & PowerPoint

⭐ Looking for a beautiful poem about Australia for Year 5 students? Take a look at this ‘Land of Wonder’ Poetry Analysis & Writing Resource! Aligned with QLD, Australia’s C2C English ‘Poetry Analysis Unit’, it combines a PowerPoint presentation of the poem with printable analysis worksheets and sentence-level writing supports.

Ignite your students’ imagination as they explore poetic devices, analyze the poem’s structure, and delve into the rich themes of nature, culture, and identity. Perfect for teaching students how to annotate and analyze poems, while supporting assessment writing skills.

Poem Snipit: Stanza 1

Australia, land of wonder

Where the skies are blue and vast

And the creatures roam in thunder

A place where adventures are cast

… see the PDF preview on TPT for the full version!

Poem Synopsis:

The poem “Land of Wonder” is about the natural beauty and wonder of Australia. It describes the vast and stunning landscapes, from the golden beaches and crystal seas to the bushland filled with gum trees and wildlife, as well as the vibrant cities full of culture, food, and art. The poem also highlights the importance of respecting the land and its ancient lore, and celebrates Australia’s unique identity and history. Overall, the poem aims to capture the awe-inspiring and diverse nature of Australia, and instil a sense of appreciation and pride in this amazing land.

⭐ Suitable for teaching about Australia and exploring poetic devices.

⭐ Can be used as part of a poetry unit or as a stand-alone resource.

Grade Level: Primary Years (5) – linked to QLD, Australia’s C2C English unit

TPT Review: “5/5 Very useful for my students, Great Resource. Thank you!” – Sarah T.  August 29, 2023

PowerPoint Resources:

A full PowerPoint of the poem ‘ Land of Wonder’, dividing each stanza onto a slide for reading as a whole class. Includes all worksheet slides as well in order.

Includes:

⭐ Poem divided by stanza per slide – with images

⭐ Poem analysis slides – 4 versions, Choose 1

⭐ Analysis note taking slides following the worksheets: Choose 1

– 1 paged consolidated

– 3 paged larger version

⭐ Writing planner slide

⭐ Draft writing outline: Choose 1

– With guided written sentence support

– Blank version

Writing Analysis Printable Resources: (Portrait & Landscape versions)

The download includes a detailed poem analysis notes page where students record information and text examples in preparation for writing a poetic analysis.

Includes:

⭐ Poem analysis page – 4 versions, choose 1

⭐ Analysis note taking page – 4 versions, choose 1

⭐ Paragraph planner page – Blank

⭐ Draft outline: Choose 1

– With guided written support: What to write for each sentence of each paragraph

– Blank version

What Can You Analyze With This Poem?

• Main idea/topic
• Text structure – poem type, lines, stanzas, rhythm, rhyming pattern, punctuation, form
• Imagery – similes, metaphors, personification, noun groups (Adjectives) etc.
• Sound devices – alliteration, assonance, rhyme, rhythm etc.
• Author’s purpose & audience
• Tone & mood
• Vocabulary choice – language features
• Figurative language
• Images
• Writing style

Written Analysis Structure:

1. Topic Statement
2. Purpose & Audience
3. Tone & Mood
4. Personal Response/Opinion paragraph

Paragraph Structure it Supports:

• TEEL
• PEEL
• OREO
• or an open structure

Take a look at the PDF preview and video to see the entire poem & resources on TPT.

© Please note: I am the author of this poem, but have chosen to create this resource with the author stated as unknown. It may not be reproduced, sold or labelled as your own work. See additional ‘Terms of Use’ for more.

The Zip File Includes the Following Documents:

• Land of Wonder Poem Analysis – PowerPoint Presentation
• Land of Wonder Poem Analysis – Landscape Printables PDF
• Land of Wonder Poem Analysis – Portrait Printables PDF
• Land of Wonder Poem Analysis – PowerPoint Presentation PDF of Slides

Additional Details:

• PDF’s & protected PowerPoint format in a zip file
• Colour or Black & White Version
• Eye-catching images
• Whiteboard/smartboard friendly

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