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The root of “spirit” is the Latin spirare, to breathe. Whatever lives on the breath, then, must have its spiritual dimension— including poetry The Poetry Foundation
Spiritual writing doesn’t have to be writing a liturgy or prayers or preaching to anyone
Spiritual writing is using the foremost human art form – language
Spiritual writing can encourage the exploration of deep questions and allow the expression of our innermost feelings and imaginings
Spiritual writing allows us to share our most valued experiences with others
Developing religious and emotional literacy
Nurturing empathy and compassion
Deepening spirituality
Use stimulating objects, works of art or pieces of scripture as a starting point
Think about the vocabulary you will need to use to ensure that you are thinking spiritually
Create a bank of words or phrases as you go along to support you
Your poems DON’T have to rhyme – this can be restrictive
M etaphorO nomatopoeiaR hymeE motions – use the senses
R epetitionA lliterationP ersonificationS imile
RepetitionThe divine, merciful, Lord
Jesus opens His heart to us allJesus reaches out to everyone who needs Him
Blood flowsJesus’ light glowsHis love for us forever grows
Jesus is opening His heart for usHe wants us too to open our hearts to everyoneJesus reaches out to touch each one of us Suffering, dying, loving, merciful, accepting, graceful, trusting, strong, cleansing, Alliteration
Robes regally reveal radianceHealing heart hears
The Lord’s light languidly shines
Onomatopoeia
PersonificationRobes comforting
Light smiling Darkness calling
MetaphorJesus is love is mercyis peace is goodness
is holy is graceis forgiveness is trust Simile
His eyes are as loving as a mother’s kiss His heart is a deep as the oceanHe glows like a candle in the darkest of nights His eyes shine like the stars in the galaxy His aura fills the room like the Holy Spirit
Rhyme
Emotions
Chose one of the A3 templates to prompt discussion about the image and record ideas, words or phrases - you can work alone or in groups of 2 or 3
Use a selection of MORERAPS - you don’t have to use them all at once but you do need to ensure you are using key religious vocabulary - use the word bank to help you
You don’t have to use the MORERAPS but this makes your writing more exciting and will make cross curricular links to literacy
Read your poem out loud How does it sound? Have you chosen the best vocabulary to portray what you
want to say? Have you used two or more words where one will do? How does it make you feel? Now read it to a friend – what do they think of it? Can you make any improvements? Celebrate your achievements Share how you could adapt and use this idea in your
classroom