Lesson Plan

Eileen May M. Guibone

Date: Sept. 6,2016
Teacher: Maam Christy Lumin Sario
Subject: Eng 34.1

Subject Matter: Introduction to Poetry: Types and Elements

Duration: 2 meetings/ 3 hours
Objectives:
Students will:
1 Write their own list poem based on lines provided by the teacher.
2 Differentiate the types of poetry
3 And to analyze a poem using the elements of poetry
Materials: paper, pen, cartolina, markers, masking tape
Procedure:
1 The teacher will: engage students in a discussion of their knowledge
about poetry
2 Introduce the students to a sample of a basic list poem
A friend is a soft ear...
...a pillow
...a music box
...a helping hand
...a broad shoulder

1 Engage the students in an activity where they create their own list of
poem based on the first lines of the following: A mother is, Peace means,
A song is, and Love is.
2 Ask a few students to share their poem and based on the activity,
formulate their own definition of poetry.
3 Discuss the different meanings of poetry according to different authors
and how it is an expression of how we feel
4 Discuss the types of poetry such as Narrative, Lyric (Sonnet, Elegy, Ode,
Song), and Dramatic poetry, Free verse
5 Discuss the Elements of Poetry such as Rhythm, Meter, Rhyme, Imagery,
Tone, Diction, Theme, and Persona.
Evaluation
Analyze a poem titled Sonnet 1 by Jose Garcia Villa using Formalistic
Approach.