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| Which subject | English |
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| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Exploring Literary Devices in Poetry
Year 11
English
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for English, focusing on reading and analysing a wide range of poetry, understanding the effects of devices, and developing analytical writing skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Literary Devices | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce what literary devices are and their importance in poetry. |
| 2 | Group Reading | 10 minutes | Divide students into small groups, assign each group a poem, and distribute copies. |
| 3 | Identification Activity | 5 minutes | Groups identify and highlight literary devices in their assigned poem using the checklist. |
| 4 | Group Discussion | 7 minutes | Groups share their findings with the class. Teacher facilitates a discussion about the devices and their effects. |
| 5 | Conclusion & Homework Assignment | 3 minutes | Summarise key points about literary devices and assign students to write a short analysis of a poem on their own for homework. |
Write a 300-word analysis of a poem that includes a discussion of at least three literary devices, focusing on their effect on the poem's meaning and tone. Submission is due next class.