Rhyming Poems English Grammar Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Topic: Understanding Rhythm and Rhyme in Poems
Duration: 45 minutes
Previous Knowledge: Students should have basic reading and comprehension skills. They should also know what a poem is and have some familiarity with nursery rhymes.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Describe what rhythm and rhyme are in poems.
- Create simple poems with a rhythm.
- Dramatize rhymes and rhythm in poems by saying them aloud.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Language and vocabulary development.
- Creativity and expression.
- Listening and speaking skills.
Learning Materials:
- Pictures or images of nursery rhymes.
- Chalkboard or whiteboard.
- Chalk or markers.
- Nursery rhyme examples.
Content:
Topic: Understanding Rhythm and Rhyme in Poems
(i) What is Rhythm and Rhyme?
- Rhythm is a beat or a pattern in a poem. It’s like a song’s beat.
- Rhyme is when words at the end of lines in a poem sound the same.
(ii) How to Create Poems with Rhythm
- Start by picking words that sound good together.
- Make lines in your poem have a beat or rhythm, like in a song.
- You can use short words or long words to make your rhythm.
(iii) How to Dramatize Rhymes and Rhythm in Poems
- Say your poem out loud with a steady beat. It’s like a little song.
- Make your voice go up and down to show the rhythm.
- Clap your hands or tap your feet to the beat while saying your poem.
Now, you can try making your poems with rhythm and rhymes. It’s fun, just like making music with words!
- “Rain, Rain, Go Away”
Rain, rain, go away, Come again another day, Little children want to play, Rain, rain, go away.
- “Ten Green Bottles”
Ten green bottles standing on the wall, Ten green bottles standing on the wall, And if one green bottle should accidentally fall, There’ll be nine green bottles standing on the wall.
- “Baba Black Sheep”
Baba black sheep, have you any wool? Yes, sir, yes, sir, three bags full! One for the master, one for the dame, And one for the little boy who lives down the lane.
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It” (Nigerian version)
If you’re happy and you know it, shout “hurray!” If you’re happy and you know it, shout “hurray!” If you’re happy and you know it, Then your face will surely show it, If you’re happy and you know it, shout “hurray!”
- “Aloha Oe (Goodbye Song)”
Aloha, aloha, we’ll sing and dance, Aloha, aloha, give love a chance, As we say goodbye, we’ll give a cheer, Aloha, aloha, till we meet again next year
Step 1 – Introduction to Rhythm and Rhyme (10 minutes):
- Start by showing pictures or images of familiar nursery rhymes and ask students if they notice anything special about them.
- Explain that poems can have rhythm, which is like a beat, and rhyme, which is when words sound the same at the end of lines.
Step 2 – Creating Poems with Rhythm (15 minutes):
- Discuss how to create poems with rhythm:
- Choose simple words.
- Make lines in your poem have a beat, like a song.
- Show an example of a simple poem with rhythm and ask students to create one on their own.
Step 3 – Dramatizing Rhymes and Rhythm (15 minutes):
- Explain how to dramatize rhymes and rhythm in poems:
- Say the poem out loud with a steady beat.
- Make your voice go up and down to show the rhythm.
- You can even clap your hands or tap your feet to the beat while saying your poem.
- Ask students to say their created poems aloud, emphasizing rhythm and rhyme.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show pictures of nursery rhymes.
- Explain the concepts of rhythm and rhyme.
- Provide examples and guidance on creating poems.
- Demonstrate how to dramatize poems.
Learners’ Activities:
- Observe nursery rhyme pictures.
- Listen and understand the concepts.
- Create simple poems with rhythm.
- Practice dramatizing their poems.
Assessment:
- Listen to each student as they say their poems and provide feedback on their ability to incorporate rhythm and rhyme.
Evaluation:
Rhythm and Rhyme:
- Rhythm is like a _____ in a poem. a) color b) beat c) story d) picture
- Rhyme is when words at the end of lines in a poem sound the _____. a) same b) different c) long d) loud
- Rhyme makes a poem ____ and fun to listen to. a) boring b) strange c) interesting d) cold
Creating Poems with Rhythm:
- To create poems with rhythm, you need to pick words that ____ good together. a) don’t b) sound c) taste d) look
- Rhythm is like a ____ or a pattern in a poem. a) song b) tree c) river d) mountain
- In a poem, you can use short words or ____ words to make your rhythm. a) old b) tall c) long d) big
Popular Nigerian Nursery Rhymes:
- “Rain, Rain, Go Away” is a popular nursery rhyme about asking the rain to _____. a) stay b) come in c) go away d) dance
- “Baba Black Sheep” is a nursery rhyme about a sheep and its bags of _____. a) candy b) apples c) wool d) shoes
- “Ten Green Bottles” is a nursery rhyme about green bottles standing on the ____. a) floor b) ceiling c) wall d) bed
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It” is a nursery rhyme that asks you to shout “____” if you’re happy. a) hurray b) sorry c) sleepy d) hungry
- “Aloha Oe” is a nursery rhyme that says goodbye and asks us to give love a _____. a) try b) chance c) dance d) cry
Nigerian Nursery Rhymes:
- “Ten Green Bottles” is a popular nursery rhyme that talks about bottles ____ on the wall. a) flying b) hiding c) standing d) sleeping
- “Baba Black Sheep” is a nursery rhyme about a sheep giving bags of ____. a) candy b) wool c) toys d) books
- “Rain, Rain, Go Away” is a nursery rhyme about children wanting to ____. a) sleep b) play c) eat d) study
- “If You’re Happy and You Know It” is a nursery rhyme that asks you to shout “____” if you’re happy. a) hurray b) sleepy c) sorry d) angry
Conclusion:
- Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of rhythm and rhyme in making poems fun and engaging. Encourage students to continue practicing their creative skills in writing and reciting poems
