- Class: Primary 5
- Term: 1st Term
- Week: 3
- Age: 10 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
- Curriculum Theme: Cultural and Creative Arts
- Previous Lesson: Motifs in Dance
- Topic: Composing Poetic Lines and Texts
- Content: Composing Poetic Lines and Texts
Performance Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain:
- Define a poem and its structure.
- Explain the importance of rhythm in poetry.
Affective Domain:
- Appreciate the creative process of composing a poem.
Psychomotor Domain:
- Compose a simple poem with at least two stanzas.
Social Domain:
- Collaborate with peers to critique each other’s poetic compositions.
Reference Materials:
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from Writers.com – How to Write a Poem, Step-by-Step: Examples and Analysis
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- A whiteboard and markers
- Chart with examples of poems
- Flashcards showing different poetic terms
- A digital device with audio examples of rhythmic poetry
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding how to compose poems is crucial as it enhances pupils’ creativity, language skills, and appreciation for cultural expression. Poems allow for emotional expression and can be used to convey messages effectively.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils have previously learned about motifs in dance, which will help them understand rhythm in poetry.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Learning Area: Composing Poetic Lines and Texts
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction (Set Induction) | 5 minutes | Discussion | Questioning | Teacher asks pupils if they know what a poem is and its importance. | Pupils respond by sharing what they know about poems. | Understanding prior knowledge of poetry. |
| Step 2: Explanation of Poetic Structure | 10 minutes | Explanation | Demonstration | Teacher explains what a poem is, its structure, and the significance of stanzas and rhythm. | Pupils listen and observe examples on the chart. | Recognizing the basic structure of a poem. |
| Step 3: Composing a Simple Poem | 10 minutes | Guided Practice | Modeling | Teacher guides pupils through composing a two-stanza poem, focusing on maintaining rhythm. | Pupils participate by suggesting lines and maintaining the rhythm. | Applying the principles of rhythm in composing a poem. |
| Step 4: Collaborative Critique | 8 minutes | Group Activity | Peer Review | Teacher organizes pupils into groups to exchange and critique each other’s poems. | Pupils share their poems and give constructive feedback. | Enhancing critical thinking and collaboration skills. |
| Step 5: Note Taking | 5 minutes | Direct Instruction | Reinforcement | Teacher provides notes on composing poems and explains key concepts like stanzas and rhythm. | Pupils copy the notes into their exercise books. | Reinforcement of key concepts learned. |
| Step 6: Evaluation | 2 minutes | Oral Assessment | Questioning | Teacher asks questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson. | Pupils answer questions and discuss their responses. | Assessing understanding of composing poetic lines. |
| Step 7: Conclusion | 1 minute | Summary | Recap | Teacher summarizes the lesson and emphasizes the importance of rhythm in poetry. | Pupils listen attentively. | Reinforcement of lesson content. |
Lesson Content
Composing Poetic Lines and Texts
Poetry is a special way of expressing thoughts and feelings using beautiful words. A poem usually has a structure with stanzas, which are like paragraphs in a story. Each stanza contains lines, and these lines often have a rhythm or beat, just like music.
How to Compose a Simple Poem:
- Choose a Topic: Think about what you want to write about. It could be nature, a feeling, or a story.
- Create Stanzas: Divide your poem into stanzas. Each stanza can have four lines or more.
- Maintain Rhythm: Read your poem aloud to check the rhythm. Try to keep the same number of syllables in each line to create a smooth flow.
- Use Rhyming Words: Rhyming words can make your poem more interesting, but they are not always necessary.
- Review and Edit: After writing, read your poem again. Make sure it expresses what you want to say and has a good rhythm.
Lesson Evaluation:
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Define what a poem is.
- Explain the importance of rhythm in a poem.
- Compose a two-stanza poem on a topic of their choice.
- Work with a partner to critique each other’s poems.
