Poems · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.3.1.1 - Recite poems with stress, rhythm and actions and interpret them in their own words

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Listen to and observe a short poem performed by the teacher with correct stress, rhythm and actions.
Identify the key words in a poem and explain their meanings in context.
Recite a short poem in groups, pairs and individually, using appropriate stress and rhythm.
Add simple actions to match the meaning of the poem.
Explain the meaning of the poem in their own words.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Poems (1.3)
Content standard: B4.1.3.1 - Appreciate poems and other pieces of literary materials
Indicator: B4.1.3.1.1 - Recite poems with stress, rhythm and actions and interpret them in own their words
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 3
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Perform a short poem as learners listen and observe.
- Teach the key words in the poem in context.
- Have them read it in small groups, pairs and individually.
- Emphasise correct stress and rhythm .