Knowing Your Poetic… · SHS2 Literature In English

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.4.1.LI.1 - Explore the different forms of lyrical poems (Elegy, Ode, Sonnet, Haiku) using interesting level appropriate examples for pleasure.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Recall the four main forms of lyrical poetry studied in this lesson: elegy, ode, sonnet, and haiku, and state one defining feature of each.
Identify a given poem as an elegy, ode, sonnet, or haiku by matching its features to the characteristics discussed in class.
Explain the purpose or effect of each lyrical form (for example, why a poet would choose to write an elegy rather than an ode).
Work collaboratively in groups to present information on one lyrical form, using appropriate literary language.
Respond to a short lyrical poem with a personal expression of pleasure or appreciation, saying what they enjoyed and why.

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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.1 - Explore the different forms of lyrical poems (Elegy, Ode, Sonnet, Haiku) using interesting level appropriate examples for pleasure.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 6 (Week 26 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)

Task-Based Learning:

- Review knowledge on poetic forms.

- Learners in groups present information on the first set of poetic forms discussed in year one.

- Groups present their findings.

Talk for Learning: In groups, learners:

- Discuss the concept and forms/types lyrical poetry(e.g., odes, elegy sonnet ) lyrical poetry.

- Use the features to identify examples of lyrical poems.

- Learners discuss embracing diversity and inclusion as they learn from each other.

Assessment (2.4.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.

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