Lesson Plan

What is Poetry?

Teach Starter Publishing
60 mins | Suitable for years: 3 - 4

A 60 minute lesson in which students will develop a definition of poetry.

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Curriculum

  • VC2E3LA01

    Understand that cooperation with others depends on shared understanding of social conventions, including turn-taking language, which vary according to the degree of formality <ul> <li>recognising and using collaborative language in group and pair work; for example, initiating a topic, changing a topic through negotiation, affirming other speakers and building on their comments, asking relevant questions, providing useful feedback, prompting, and checking individual and group understanding</li> </ul>

  • VC2E3LY01

    Use interaction skills to contribute to conversations and discussions to share text- or topic-based information and ideas <ul> <li>building on and connecting ideas and opinions expressed by others</li> <li>listening actively, including listening for specific information, recognising the value of others’ contributions and responding through comments, recounts and summaries of information</li> <li>learning the specific speaking or listening skills of different group roles, for example group leader, note taker and reporter</li> <li>using language appropriately in different situations; for example, explaining a procedure to a group or engaging in a game with friends</li> </ul>

  • VC2E3LY09

    Identify the purpose and audience of different types of texts through the use of language features and/or images in the texts <ul> <li>identifying words, phrases and images intended to persuade listeners, viewers or readers</li> <li>identifying features of advertisements that target children</li> <li>identifying the purpose of a narrative text; for example, identifying the purpose of a fable</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LA01

    Understand how language is used to develop relationships in formal and informal situations <ul> <li>recognising that language is adjusted in different contexts, for example in degree of formality when moving between group discussions and presenting a group report</li> <li>understanding how age, expertise and familiarity influence the ways in which people interact and how these codes and conventions vary across cultures</li> <li>recognising the importance of using inclusive language</li> <li>exploring cultural respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and greeting conventions between Victorian Aboriginal Peoples</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LY08

    Identify the characteristic features used in different types of texts to meet the purpose and audience of the text <ul> <li>identifying how authors use language to create imaginary worlds</li> <li>identifying how authors use techniques, such as headings, italics and bold text, to support readers or viewers to navigate specific texts</li> <li>identifying visual features such as images and layout used in informative texts to complement, add to or shape understanding of a topic</li> </ul>

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