The poem below has been cut into bits –see below. Get someone to cut the bits out*, which the group must rearrange to make sense. Do not be tempted to show them the finished poem early; let them struggle and observe their skills. Reward all positive ideas. Even if they don’t get it right, praise them.
Do you know what you are?
You are a marvel, you are unique.
In all the years that have passed
There has never been another child like you.
(Pablo Casals)
When they have finished, ask them who they think the poem was written for. Maybe you can think about the answer beforehand. There is no single, right answer.
*or plan ahead and cut them out yourself
are?
Do you know
There
unique.
another
years that have passed
you are
You are a marvel,
what you
child like you.
has never
In all the
been
