| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Poetry |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Poetry
Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)
English
20 students
This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for Kindergarten by focusing on language development, listening skills, and creative expression in English.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Poetry | 5 mins | Briefly discuss what poetry is, read a simple poem aloud, and ask students what they liked about it. |
| 2 | Poetic Language Exploration | 5 mins | Explain key vocabulary related to poetry (e.g., rhythm, rhyme, stanza) using visuals and examples. |
| 3 | Card Activity Setup | 5 mins | Distribute printable poetry cards to students. Explain how they will fill them out during the lesson. |
| 4 | Guided Poetry Creation | 10 mins | Assist students in creating their own short poems using prompts. Encourage them to use the cards to guide their writing with drawings. |
| 5 | Sharing and Peer Feedback | 3 mins | Allow students to share their poems with a partner or small group for positive feedback. |
| 6 | Collecting Students' Work | 2 mins | Collect the printable cards (or randomly check) to see what students filled in; ensure to check without presentations. |
| 7 | Closing Reflection | 5 mins | Review what was learned about poetry, ask students what their favorite part of the lesson was, and discuss how they can create more poems at home. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore something very special called poetry. Can anyone tell me what they think poetry is?
[Pause for responses]
Great answers! Poetry is a kind of writing that makes you feel or think in different ways. Let's start by listening to a short poem together.
[Read a simple poem aloud with enthusiasm]
What did you like about that poem?
[Pause for student responses]
Wonderful! Poetry can be fun and magical!"
"Now, let's learn some special words that poets use. These words can help us understand and create our own poems!
[Write the following words on the whiteboard: 'rhythm', 'rhyme', and 'stanza']
First, let’s talk about 'rhythm'. Can anyone clap their hands with me to a beat?
[Demonstrate clapping rhythm and encourage students to join in]
Good job! That’s rhythm! Next, we have 'rhyme'. Rhyme is when words sound the same at the end, like 'cat' and 'hat.' Can you think of any other words that rhyme?
[Pause for responses]
Excellent! Finally, a 'stanza' is a group of lines in a poem, just like a paragraph in a story. Remember these words as we move along!"
"Now, I have some fun poetry cards for each of you!
[Distribute the printable poetry cards to students]
On these cards, you will write and draw your very own poem. Let’s look at what you need to do.
[Show an example of a filled-out card]
You will write a few lines for your poem and draw a picture to go with it. Can everyone give me a thumbs up if you’re ready to create your poem?"
"Let's start creating your poems together!
[Display a prompt on the whiteboard, such as: 'My favorite animal is...']
Think about your favorite animal. What do you love about it? You can use the words we just learned!
[Walk around to assist students as they write and draw]
Remember, it’s okay to ask for help if you are stuck, or just let your imagination run wild!"
"Wow, everyone is doing such a great job! Now, it's time to share your poetry with a friend.
[Put students in pairs or small groups]
Take turns reading your poem to each other. After you listen, give your friend a compliment about their poem!
[Encourage positive feedback and monitor the groups]
I can't wait to hear all of your wonderful poems!"
"Okay, poets! Let’s come back together.
[Collect the printable poetry cards from students]
I’d like to quickly check what you’ve created. Don’t worry, we are just looking to see how you filled out your poems. You all did so well!"
"Before we finish for today, let’s talk about what we learned.
[Ask students to raise their hands if they enjoyed poetry today]
What was your favorite part of our poetry lesson?
[Listen to responses]
I'm so proud of each of you! Don’t forget—poetry can be made anywhere. You can create a poem at home with your family and bring it back to class next time. I can’t wait to hear more of your creative ideas!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is poetry? | |
| What feelings can poetry evoke in readers? | |
| Can you name some special words that poets use? | |
| What is rhythm, and how can we demonstrate it? | |
| Can you give me examples of words that rhyme? | |
| What is a stanza in poetry? | |
| What will you include on your poetry card? | |
| What was the prompt we used for creating your poem? | |
| How can you help a friend if they are stuck while writing their poem? | |
| What should you do after reading your poem to a classmate? | |
| How did you feel about the poetry lesson today? | |
| What was your favorite part of creating your poem? | |
| Where can you create poetry outside of the classroom? |