The following resources can either be downloaded or linked to, or see the list of websites below which may also be of interest.

Primary

These resources can be used with primary age children to explore phonics and rhyme in French.

• Fiche intrus syllabe d'attaque et de rime - these printable worksheets can be used with primary age children to explore phonics and rhyme in French.
• Phonics - downloadable worksheets in French with hand gestures and rhymes to practice each sound.

General

• French Scots words (pdf) - produced by SCILT
• National Poetry Day 2013 - this slideshow, produced by SCILT, features a selection of poetry texts with accompanying translations. As the theme for NPD 2013 was water, the resource includes links to some authentic resources about water and environment. Suitable for learners in upper Primary and BGE stages.
• Les metaphores - there are also Spanish and English (generic) versions of this lesson plan in the relevant sections.

The following German poetry resources can either be downloaded or linked to, or see the list of websites below which may also be of interest.

Primary - early Secondary

• Goldene Welt - this autumn themed poetry resource was adapted from the Goethe Institut’s “Four Seasons“ project.

General

• Seasonal poetry readings - hear a selection of poems in German by famous German poets on the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
• Ein Wintergedicht - a German winter poem and resource adapted from rosered27's contribution to TES connect (July 2014).

The following Italian poetry resources can either be downloaded or linked to, or see the list of websites below which may also be of interest.

• Il Gatto Inverno di Gianni Rodari - children's poem about Il Gatto Inverno (The Winter Cat), with English translation, courtesy of Transparent Language.

The following Spanish poetry resources can either be downloaded or linked to, or see the list of websites below which may also be of interest.

Primary

This resource developed by SCILT combines a number of creative writing techniques to encourage a sensory approach to writing poetry. It takes as its inspiration the accessible bilingual poem “Colours Crackle, Colours Roar” by Pat Mora.

• Colours lesson plan 
• Building blocks for Colour charts
• Senses
• Glossary and evaluation
• What does red sound like?

Explore the environment with colours in this primary school poem by Gloria Fuertes:

• ¿Cómo se dibuja un paisaje? - by Gloria Fuertes
• ¿Cómo se dibuja un paisaje? - English translation of the poem produced by SCILT

Watch this nursery rhyme by the famous Spanish poet Antonio Machado sung in Spanish:

• La Plaza Tiene Una Torre por Antonio Machado.  This simple, repetitive poem can be sung or read. The repetition of “tiene” makes it an engaging way to introduce the verb “tener”.

Secondary

This poem by Mario Benedetti employs both the preterite and imperfect tenses and is an accessible poem for most senior pupils.

• Pasatiempo by Mario Benedetti
• Pasatiempo an English translation of the poem

The following lesson plan has been developed by SCILT and explores the subject of metaphors:

• Las metaforas you can also find French and English (generic) versions of this resource in the appropriate sections.

The following are general poetry resources produced by SCILT and are suitable for use across all languages.

• Tongue idioms
• A Chinese portrait
• Acrostics
• Adjective poems
• Analysis grid for poetry
• Cinquain graphic organiser
• Diamante poems
• Metaphors (there are also French and Spanish versions of this lesson plan within the relevant tabs)

The following Scots poetry resources can either be be downloaded or linked to, or see the list of websites below which may also be of interest. 

• Kidspoem / Bairnsangs - poem by Liz Lochhead written in Scots and English. See a video clip of Liz Lochhead performing her poem.

A selection of Scots resources produced by K Lucas and C Stein.

• My family (ppt)
• Lesson plan - following a pattern - my family (doc)
• Weaving words (ppt)
• Lesson plan - weaving words (doc)
• Scots-English word lists (doc)

Resources suitable for secondary.

• Kidspoem / Bairnsang (BBC video) - Liz Lochhead reads her poem, which is written in both English and Scots
• Kidspoem / Bairnsang - poem by Liz Lochhead, adapted by SCILT
• Elena (Poemhunter) - poem by Pat Mora
• Legal Alien (Vimeo) - video clip of Pat Mora reading her poem “Legal Alien”
• Search for My Tongue (BBC Video) - Sujata Bhatt's poem read by different actors
• Notes on Search for My Tongue (produced by John Clare) - poem and synopsis
• Six O'Clock News (BBC Video) - poem and interview with the creator Tom Leonard
• Listen to the Teacher (Scots Sangs Fur Schools) - song written and sung by Nancy Nicolson