Lesson on Poetry

An introduction into the world of poetry!
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This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

time-iconLesson duration is: 60 min

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An introduction into the world of poetry!

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Goals of this lesson
- I will be introduced to poetry and know some important characteristics;
-  I will share my views and opinions on the poems we read; 
-  I will get a feeling for poetry and want to know more!


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L-O-V-E
Have you ever been in love?

Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend?

Have you ever been rejected or rejected someone?

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Poem 1
On your worksheet:
1. Write down a translation of this poem (doesn't have to be grammatically correct)

2. Explain what the poem is about

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What is your advice to this person?
Can you come up with something to make him feel better?

You must write a full sentence!

Slide 5 - Open question

Slide 6 - Video

Poem 2
Recite the poem in pairs. One will be black and the other will be green. Switch roles.

What did you think of this poem? 
Rate it on a scale of 1-10

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What is a "life" question you have?

Try to write a full sentence again!

Slide 8 - Open question

Fun at school
The other side

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Poem 3
1. Who might be the speaker in this poem?
2. How does the speaker feel about school?
3. Do you sometimes feel like this as well?

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Poem 3
1. Do you think it is okay for a teacher to feel this way?

2. Why do you think some teachers are liked by their students and other aren't?

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Write down a compliment for your favourite teacher. You may or may not give it to them!

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Goals of this lesson
- I will be introduced to poetry and know some important characteristics;
-  I will share my views and opinions on the poems we read; 
-  I will get a feeling for poetry and want to know more!


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