Title: Introduction to Poetry Date: 9/01/24

Lesson Objectives:
To know and understand what
poetry is

Do Now:
What is poetry? Write a definition in your books.
 What is poetry? ‫توقف وتدوين‬
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Poetry is when words are put together in an artistic and
meaningful way.

A poem is different from any other form of

language. It is made up of a mixture of sounds,
rhythms, associations, feelings and ideas.
How can we analyse a poem?
What should we look for?
What can you see in the picture?
What can you see in the picture?
What can you see in the picture?
Much like these pictures, poetry works in
a similar way.

We must explore what we can see at face

value, but also the layers of meaning
which may be hidden within them.
 Understanding the poem: Context/ background:

Literal meaning:

Deeper meaning:

What should we look for when analysing

Let’s di
a poem? sc
as a clas uss these
s a nd m
a ke
notes.
Form & Structure of the Poem: Language Analysis:
 Review: Language Devices of a Poem:

General:
Adjective:
Verb:
Noun:

Figurative Language: Let’s di

sc
Simile: as a clas uss these
s a nd m
Metaphor: a ke
notes.
Personification:
Alliteration:

Other:
Hyperbole:
Symbolism:
Imagery:
 General:
Adjective:
Verb:
Noun:

Examples:

Adjective: Brown
Verb: Walking
Noun: Camel