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

Lesson Plan: Features of Poetry

Topic

Features of Poetry

Objectives

Identify and describe key features of poetry, including rhyme, rhythm, and imagery.
Analyze a selection of poems to determine their stylistic elements.
Create a short poem that incorporates learned features.

Materials

Selection of age-appropriate poems (printed copies)
Whiteboard and markers
Poetry feature handouts
Paper and writing instruments for each student

Grade/Age Group

Year 4

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds to the national curriculum objectives for Year 4 English, specifically focusing on reading comprehension, creative writing, and understanding of poetic forms.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Poetry	5 mins	Discuss what poetry is and what makes it different from prose. Ask students to share any poems they know.
2	Key Features	10 mins	Introduce and explain key features of poetry: rhyme, rhythm, imagery. Hand out poetry feature sheets.
3	Group Analysis	5 mins	Divide students into groups of four. Each group reads a poem and identifies features based on handouts.
4	Class Discussion	5 mins	Groups share their findings. As a class, discuss how different features impact the meaning and feeling of a poem.
5	Creative Activity	5 mins	Students individually write a short poem (4-6 lines) using at least two of the features discussed.
6	Conclusion and Homework	5 mins	Summarise the day’s learning and assign homework: bring a favourite poem to the next lesson (no presentation required).

Homework

Students are to find and bring a poem that they like to the next lesson. There will be no presentations, but students may discuss their poems in pairs.

Assessment

Informal assessment through class discussions and group work interactions, along with reviewing students' written poems for the use of poetry features.