Chapter 1: Poems
Classroom Activities
Target: S3 or S4
Lesson Time: 2 periods
Objectives:
1.
To enable students to understand the purposes of poetry
2.
To introduce ‘metaphor’ and ‘rhyme’ to students
3.
To enhance students’ ability in appreciation and creativity.
4.
To allow students to dream beyond the reality and to some extent, plan for
their future
Assessment:
Students will do the self-evaluation to reflect their understanding of poetry
The teacher will give assessment on the poems written by students.
Self-evaluation Form (Put a “ ” in the right box.)
Strongly
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
agree
disagree
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1.
I understand there are different
forms of poems.
2.
I know some writing techniques
of poems (e.g. metaphor, rhyme)
3.
I can write simple poems with/
without some help.
Teacher’s assessment on poetry writing.
1.
Does the student participate actively in poetry writing sessions?
2.
Does the poem show careful planning, drafting and editing?
3.
Does the student attempt to choose the best words to create a powerful
poetry?
4.
Does the student attempt to write in some poetic forms?
5.
Does the student write cohesive, logically, sequenced poetry?
6.
Does the student include some poetic devices in his/ her writing?
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