JoJo and Gran Gran Learn All About Poetry
In JoJo and Gran Gran Learn All About Poetry, JoJo and her grandmother read poems, meet a poet, and explore their neighborhood to find inspiration for their own poems. Real-life kids visit a local park to get ideas for their own poetry. This video is excerpted from BBC’s JoJo & Gran Gran, a children's animated television series following JoJo, an inquisitive and cheerful 4-and-a-half-year-old girl and her loving Gran Gran, who always has something new to teach her.
Join JoJo and Gran Gran on lots of adventures and travel through the different seasons! JoJo is almost 5, and Gran Gran is her wise and loving grandmother. They live close to each other, and Gran Gran always has something fun planned to do when JoJo comes to visit. Learn more.
Lesson Express
Q: How is Jared’s poem a rap?
A: It is a rap because he rhymes to music and a beat.
Q: How do JoJo and Gran Gran get inspired for their poem?
A: They visit different places in their neighborhood and take photos.
Q: What do you think about the process of creating poetry? What did you learn?
A: Student responses will vary.