library.thinkquest.

org
http://cartoons-
picture.blogspot.com.au/2013
/01/cartoon-trains-
pictures.html
http://www.featurepics.com/online/Cartoon
-Whale-1729820.aspx
http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/coke/images/2198815/title/ca
rtoon-coke-photo
thoughtsymposium.com
They can use as little as two words, or more (greater
than)
boredcouple.net
Did you notice
what was
happening
in the words
in the
sentences?
www.printablebubbleletters.net
repetition of the main, same letters/sounds for
words in sentences https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/terms-
alliteration
www.printablebubbleletters.net
There are 5 syllables in the word alliteration. Lets clap and
count the syllables as we say the word out loud
al-lit-er-a-tion
http://www.knowswhy.com/why-do-authors-use-alliteration/
Can you think of some more reasons?
Adds an effect;
Makes it more interesting;
Better flow;
Easy to read;
Engages readers in their repetitive sound
songs;
poems/rhymes
tongue twisters;
alphabet books;
company names e.g. Coca-Cola/Pay Pal)

Can you think of some more reasons?


Sound out sentences listening for words
with the same consonant sounds
Can you think of some more reasons?


Words can either be next door to each other, or
close in a sentence
What do you think?
Yes? or No?

What do you think?
Yes? or No?
Sometimes..

The cuddly kitten curled up
on the kitchen cupboard.
The chocolate coloured kitten
chased the cow.

What do you think?
Yes? or No?
Sometimes..

The snake slid slowly around
in a circle sniffing for celery.
The cool cat was certain the
circus was in the city.

Yes? or No?
Yes..

The fish splashed when the
phone rang four times and the
photos fell on the floor
Can you think of any words that start
with ph that DONT sound like f?

Yes? or No?
Yes..

The giant giraffe and the jaguar
ate gingerbread and jam.
The great big giant jumped over
the garden eating jellybeans.

Yes? or No?
Why? or Why Not?

Yes? or No?
Why? or Why Not?

The child bounced the
ball at the backyard
barbeque.
The cars in the centre of
the car park were
covered in cereal.
The green giant
stopped the garbage
truck because he
wanted to play a game.
The photos of France
were given to Philip for
free.
Why cant the kitten
come home with the
kangaroo? .











Modified by Linnea Mead, from:
rockinteachermaterials.blogspot.com/
2012/10/alliteration-alive.html