SHS2 Literature In English · Semester 2 Week 7: Knowing Your Poetic Elements

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.4.1.LI.2 - Distinguish between the features of lyrical poems in context.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five distinct features of lyrical poems (figurative language, structure, mood, rhyme, rhythm, and others) in a given poem.
Distinguish between the features of a lyrical poem and those of a narrative or dramatic poem by comparing two short texts.
Explain how a specific feature (e.g., rhyme scheme, repetition, imagery) contributes to the overall mood and meaning of a lyrical poem.
Listen to an audio version or song and identify its lyrical features with appropriate attention to stress and rhythm.
Work collaboratively in groups to present a short oral analysis of a poem, using appropriate literary language to describe its features.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Poetry (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Knowing Your Poetic Elements (4.1)
Content standard: 2.4.1.CS.1 - Engage with a variety of poetic forms for pleasure and its aesthetic effect. 2.4.1.LO.1 Examine the forms of lyrical poetry with increasing difficulties for meaning, effect and pleasure. 2.4.1.LO.2 Analyse the use of stylistic devices and how they contribute to the meaning of lyrical poems.
Indicator: 2.4.1.LI.2 - Distinguish between the features of lyrical poems in context.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 7 (Week 27 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 107

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning/Discussions:

- The distinct features of lyrical poems e.g., figurative language, structure, mood, rhyme and rhythm. Listen to audio versions of poems and search for level appropriate interesting examples in groups.

- Learners think critically and creatively to explore the features used in lyrical poems as they share ideas and learn from others.

Brainstorming/Experiential Learning:

- Brainstorm to elicit Personal Response

- Play an age-appropriate contemporary song and have students listen and write down the lyrics on the second occasion/listening with appropriate stress and rhythm.

- Learners think critically to identify the differences within and between the forms/types. Also, as learners write they develop creativity and leadership to express a sense of belongingness, self-awareness and obedience in a team.

Assessment (2.4.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Copies of poems
- Recorded songs with lyrics
- Online level appropriate songs and videos
- Dictionaries