Exploring Poetry: A Gateway to Emotions Literature JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Literature-in-English, JSS 1, Second Term, Week 2 based on the topic Introduction to Poetry.

Lesson Plan Format

Subject:

Literature-in-English

Class:

JSS 1

Term:

Second Term

Week:

2

Age:

10 – 12 years

Topic:

Introduction to Poetry

Sub-topic:

Definition and Features of Poetry

Duration:

40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define poetry.
2. Identify the features of poetry.
3. Explain the emotional expressions in poems.
4. Identify rhythm in a poem.

Keywords:

Poetry, poet, rhythm, syllables, stanza, metrical form.

Set Induction:

Begin by asking students if they have ever heard or recited a poem. Share a short poem to spark their interest.

Entry Behavior:

Students are familiar with songs and rhymes, which are often similar to poetry.

Learning Resources and Materials:

1. Sample poems (e.g., “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”).
2. Flashcards with poetic terms (e.g., rhythm, syllables, poet).
3. Audio recordings of poems.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Relate poetry to students’ experience with rhymes, songs, and recitations in school.

Embedded Core Skills:

1. Listening and speaking.
2. Creative thinking.
3. Emotional intelligence.

Learning Materials:

• Handouts of short poems.
• Multimedia presentations of poems.

Reference Books:

Lagos State Scheme of Work for JSS 1 Literature-in-English

Lesson Content

Definition of Poetry:

• Poetry is a form of literature written in a structured, metrical form.
• It uses lines and stanzas to express feelings such as happiness, sorrow, love, anger, and hope.

Features of Poetry:

1. Lines and Stanzas: Poems are written in lines grouped into stanzas.
2. Rhythm: Poems have a rhythmic flow, like the regular beat in music, created by stressed syllables.
3. Syllables: The length of a line is determined by the number of syllables or stressed syllables.
4. Expression of Emotions: Poems convey deep emotions or describe events, situations, scenes, or people.
5. The Poet: The writer of a poem is called a poet.

Examples of Poetry:

• Happiness: “The world is full of laughter, bright and gay.”
• Sorrow: “Tears fall like rain from the sky of my heart.”
• Hope: “A new dawn promises brighter days ahead.”

Evaluation Questions (15 Fill-in-the-blank Questions):

1. Poetry is literature written in _______ form. (a) prose (b) metrical (c) drama (d) narrative
2. The writer of a poem is called a _______. (a) novelist (b) dramatist (c) poet (d) singer
3. Poems are written in _______ and stanzas. (a) lines (b) paragraphs (c) rhymes (d) essays
4. The length of a poem’s line is determined by the number of _______. (a) paragraphs (b) syllables (c) stanzas (d) letters
5. The rhythmic flow of a poem is called its _______. (a) rhyme (b) beat (c) rhythm (d) tone
   (Additional questions follow the same format.)

FAQs with Answers (15):

1. What is poetry?
   Poetry is a form of literature written in metrical lines to express emotions or describe events.
2. What is a stanza?
   A stanza is a group of lines in a poem.
3. Who writes a poem?
   A poet writes a poem.
4. What is rhythm in poetry?
   Rhythm is the regular beat created by stressed syllables in a poem.
5. What emotions can poetry express?
   Poetry can express happiness, sorrow, love, anger, and hope.
6. What is the difference between prose and poetry?
   Poetry is written in lines and stanzas, while prose is written in sentences and paragraphs.
7. What determines the length of a line in a poem?
   The number of syllables or stressed syllables.
8. Can poetry tell a story?
   Yes, poetry can describe events or tell a story.
   (Additional FAQs continue.)

Presentation Steps:

Step 1: Revision of the Previous Topic

• The teacher revisits the concept of folktales and their moral lessons.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

• Define poetry and discuss its features.
• Share a short poem with students and analyze its structure.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

• Students share poems they know or create their own short lines.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the definition and features of poetry.
• Read a poem aloud and highlight its rhythm and emotions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen attentively to the poem.
• Identify the features of the poem discussed.
• Create and share short lines of poetry.

Assessment:

• Students will write a four-line poem expressing a chosen emotion.

Conclusion:

• The teacher summarizes the features of poetry and its ability to express emotions creatively.

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Exploring Poetry: A Gateway to Emotions

Focus Keyphrase:

Introduction to Poetry

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Learn the definition and features of poetry in this JSS 1 Literature-in-English lesson. Explore how poems express emotions and create rhythm.