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Which subject	English
What topic	poetry
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Poetry

Grade/Age Group

Year 2

Subject

English

Objectives

• Introduce students to the basics of poetry and its elements
• Develop students' ability to recognise and create simple rhyming patterns
• Encourage students to express feelings and ideas through poetry
• Foster appreciation for diverse forms of poetry

Materials

• Examples of simple poems (printed or digital)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Poetry writing templates
• Crayons or coloured pencils
• Sticky notes
• Projector (if needed for digital content)

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Poetry	5 minutes	Briefly explain what poetry is and its key features (rhythm, rhyme, imagery). Share a simple poem with students.
2	Exploring Poems	10 minutes	Read one or two poems aloud. Discuss with students the feelings and images the poems evoke. Encourage students to share their thoughts.
3	Understanding Rhyme	5 minutes	Introduce rhyming words. Write a few examples on the board. Create a simple rhyme together as a class.
4	Poetry Creation	8 minutes	Distribute poetry writing templates. Ask students to write a short poem using the rhyme pattern discussed. Students can illustrate their poems.
5	Sharing Poems	2 minutes	Allow students to share their poems with a partner or in small groups. Encourage positive feedback.
6	Wrap Up	2 minutes	Summarise the lesson. Encourage students to take their poems home. Discuss what they liked about poetry.

Homework

• Write a simple poem at home and illustrate it. Students can bring it to the next class for a gallery walk where they can post their poems on the wall for classmates to read, encouraging peer feedback without presentations.

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