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Which subject	English
What topic	Australian poetry
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Australian Poetry

Objectives

To introduce students to the key elements of Australian poetry.
To explore the themes, styles, and notable poets within Australian poetry.
To encourage students to express their thoughts and feelings about poetry in writing.
To develop listening and comprehension skills through group discussions.

Materials

Selected poems by notable Australian poets (e.g., Banjo Paterson, Judith Wright)
Projector and screen for presentation
Handouts with excerpts of selected poems
Whiteboard and markers
Notebooks and pens for each student

Grade/Age Group

Middle School (Years 7-9)

Subject

English

Class Size

20 Students

Duration

30 Minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for English, focusing on literature and the analysis of texts, particularly poetry.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Poetry	5 mins	Briefly explain what poetry is, focusing on its unique characteristics compared to other genres. Set the context for Australian poetry.
2	Key Elements of Poetry	5 mins	Introduce key elements such as imagery, meter, rhythm, and themes. Use examples from selected Australian poems to illustrate these elements.
3	Exploring Australian Poets	10 mins	Brief overview of notable Australian poets and their contributions. Discuss major themes in their work, focusing on cultural identity and landscape.
4	Group Discussion	5 mins	Divide students into small groups and assign a selected poem to each group. Students discuss their initial reactions and main themes of the poem.
5	Class Sharing	3 mins	Gather insights from each group without requiring formal presentations. Encourage students to share interesting points discussed.
6	Wrap-Up & Homework	2 mins	Summarise key points of the lesson. Assign homework: Students to read a poem of their choice from an Australian poet and write a short reflection on its themes and their feelings about it.

Assessment

Informal assessment through the group discussion and sharing.
Reflection homework will be collected and checked for understanding without requiring presentations.

Differentiation

Provide additional support for students who may struggle with literary analysis by pairing them with stronger students during group discussions.
Provide a wider selection of poems for students who may want to explore beyond the assigned readings.

Reflection

Post-lesson, the teacher should review which aspects of the lesson were most engaging for students and what could be improved for future classes, especially focusing on student participation and understanding of the material.