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Which subject	English
What topic	what is poetry?
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: What is Poetry?

Subject

English

Topic

What is Poetry?

Grade/Age Group

Year 4

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the basic definition of poetry.
• Identify different forms of poetry.
• Explore elements that make poetry unique, such as rhythm, rhyme, and imagery.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• A selection of simple poems
• Poetry worksheets
• A projector (optional for displaying poems)
• Paper and pencils for students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Poetry	5 minutes	Begin by asking students what they think poetry is. Write key words on the whiteboard as they respond.
2	Discussion of Forms	10 minutes	Introduce different forms of poetry (e.g., haiku, acrostic) with examples; read a couple of poems aloud.
3	Key Elements of Poetry	5 minutes	Discuss key elements such as rhythm, rhyme, and imagery with examples to illustrate each concept.
4	Group Activity	5 minutes	Divide students into small groups to explore a poem and identify its main features. Provide each group with a different poem.
5	Share and Reflect	3 minutes	Invite each group to share findings without presenting. Teacher circulates to listen and affirm understandings.
6	Homework Assignment	2 minutes	Explain that students should find a poem at home and write a short paragraph about what they liked about it. Remind them to bring it for the next lesson without the need to present.

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson addresses the National Curriculum for English by developing reading comprehension skills, encouraging students to express their thoughts about different text types, and enhancing their understanding of literary devices.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during discussions and group activities.
• Review poetry worksheets and the content of homework sent in for understanding and application of lesson concepts.

Homework

• Find a poem at home and write a short paragraph explaining what they liked about it. Bring the paragraph for the next lesson. No presentation is required.

Lesson script