We wrote some Kenning poems today on the theme of Christmas. Kennings date back to Viking times. A Kenning poem has a list of expressions about one subject and each item is usually made up of two words.
Christmas
Sleigh rider
Ice slider
Tree stacker
Turkey eater
Tinsel treater
Merry muncher
Crazy cruncher
Elf worker
Present wrapper
Bible reader
Tag writer
Furry flyer
Wine drinker
(Written by Iona and Caillean)
Christmas Kenning
Present bearer
Wrapping tearer
Popping crackers
Super stackers
Children frightened
Santa excited
Bethlehem star
Busy bar
Children’s stocking
Rudolph coughing
Santa flying
Spirits rising
Pie eater
Sleigh seater
(Written by Emily and Sean)
Great poems P5. I am definitely excited about Christmas after reading them! 11 days to go!
Miss Shimmield
What great poems 🙂
I love the aliteration you’ve used in some of your lines. The onomatopoeia used also helps me imagine the sounds!! Fantastic work P5!
Mr.Cook
I love the poems 🙂