Exploring Poetry: Writing and Creating

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Exploring Poetry: Writing and Creating

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to understand the basic elements of poetry and write your own poem in a group setting.

What is Poetry?

Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings.

Elements of a Poem

Poems often include elements such as rhyme, rhythm, imagery, and figurative language.

Types of Poetry

Poetry can take various forms including haiku, sonnet, limerick, and free verse.

Writing a Poem - Step 1

Choose a theme or topic for your poem.

Writing a Poem - Step 2

Decide on the structure and form of your poem.

Writing a Poem - Step 3

Use descriptive language and poetic devices to convey emotions and imagery.

Role Assignment

Assign roles within your group: poet, editor, illustrator, and presenter.

Group Work - Brainstorming

In your groups, brainstorm ideas for your poem based on the chosen theme.

Group Work - Writing

Start writing your poem, ensuring that it reflects the chosen theme and structure.

Group Work - Editing

Review and edit your poem for clarity, coherence, and poetic elements.

Group Work - Illustration

Create visual representations that complement your poem and enhance its meaning.

Group Work - Presentation

Prepare to present your poem to the class, considering the best way to convey its essence.

Speaking Activity

Each group will present their poem to the class, discussing their creative process and choices.

Writing Activity

Reflect on the experience of creating and presenting a poem. Write a brief reflection on your learning.

Connecting Skills

Discuss how the skills used in writing and presenting a poem can be applied to other forms of writing and communication.

Lesson Goals Review

Review the lesson goals and assess your progress in understanding and creating poetry.

Wrap-Up and Homework

Homework: Write a short poem individually using the elements and skills learned in class.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.