Knowing Your Poetic… · SHS2 Literature In English

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.4.1.LI.3 - Compare and contrast how different poets experiment with the different poetic devices.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three poetic devices (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, repetition) in two different lyrical poems and state where they appear.
Explain, in their own words, how a specific poetic device contributes to the meaning, structure, and mood of a poem.
Use a compare and contrast table to record similarities and differences in how two poets use poetic devices.
Write a short academic paragraph (4 to 6 sentences) that compares and contrasts the poets’ use of devices, using appropriate literary language.
Present group findings to the class with respect, empathy, and sensitivity to others’ interpretations, building on each other’s ideas.

This lesson builds on the analysis of elements of style (form, diction, tone, mood, imagery) from Weeks 9 and 10. It prepares learners for deeper stylistic analysis in later lessons by focusing specifically on comparing poets’ experimentation with devices.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Poetry (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Knowing Your Poetic Elements (4.1)
Content standard: 2.4.1.CS.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how style contributes to the meaning of lyrical poems. 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.3 - Compare and contrast how different poets experiment with the different poetic devices Task Based Learning - Learners in groups identify and discuss literary devices in context and evaluate how these contribute to meaning, enhance structure and intensify mood. - Learners select poems from different poets and compare and contrast their use of poetic devices. - Groups share their work with the class. - Individual learners select and practise this activity for personal development. - Learners will use academic language to write their information. As the learners work in groups, they show respect and empathy
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 11 (Week 31 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. 110

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Assessment (2.4.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Copies of poems
- Online resources
- Dictionaries
- Compare and contrast tables
- Poetry format templates etc