Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 2 - English Comprehension - Grammar: Literature In English: Sunrise Poetry.

### Lesson Plan: English Comprehension - Grammar in Literature: "Sunrise Poetry" **Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 2 **Subject:** English Language Arts **Topic:** Grammar in Literature: Sunrise Poetry **Duration:** 60 minutes **Teacher:** [Your Name] --- #### Objectives: 1. **Comprehension:** Students will understand the theme and tone of selected sunrise poems. 2. **Grammar:** Students will identify and apply grammatical features found within poetry. 3. **Analysis:** Students will analyze how grammatical choices affect meaning and tone in poetry. 4. **Creativity:** Students will write their own poem about sunrise, incorporating learned grammatical elements. #### Materials Needed: - Selected sunrise poems (printout or digital copy) - Whiteboard and markers - Writing paper and pencils - Highlighters - Visual aids (pictures of sunrise) #### Lesson Outline: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Start with a brief discussion on what happens during a sunrise. - Show images of sunrises to set the mood. - Explain the objectives of the lesson. 2. **Reading and Interpretation (15 minutes)** - Distribute the selected sunrise poems. - Read aloud one poem to the class, then have students read another poem silently or in pairs. - Engage the class in a discussion about the themes, emotions, and imagery in the poems. - Sample questions: What imagery stands out? What emotions do the sunrise evoke in the poem? 3. **Grammar Focus (15 minutes)** - Highlight and explain key grammatical features in the poems: - **Adjectives and Adverbs:** How they enhance imagery (e.g., "golden rays," "slowly rising"). - **Metaphors and Similes:** How they create vivid pictures (e.g., "The sun is a golden coin"). - **Verb Tense:** How present continuous helps depict ongoing action (e.g., "is rising"). - **Personification:** How it brings elements of nature to life (e.g., "The sun smiled down"). 4. **Analysis Activity (10 minutes)** - Break students into small groups and give each group a different poem. - Ask students to identify within their assigned poem examples of the grammatical features discussed. - Have each group share their findings briefly with the class. 5. **Creative Writing Exercise (15 minutes)** - Encourage students to write their own short poem about sunrise. - Ask them to include at least three different grammatical elements highlighted in the lesson (adjectives, metaphors, personification, etc.). - Optionally, let students pair up and exchange poems for peer feedback. 6. **Conclusion (5 minutes)** - Volunteers can share their poems with the class. - Summarize the key points of the lesson - how grammar and poetic devices contribute to imagery and tone. - Assign a reflective homework task: - Write a paragraph about how the poem and grammatical structures used influenced their perception of sunrise. #### Assessment: - Formative assessment through class participation, group discussions, and the creative writing exercise. - Summative assessment through the reflective homework paragraph. #### Differentiation: - Provide additional support and examples for students who may struggle with identifying grammatical features. - Offer extension activities for advanced students, such as exploring how sunrise is depicted in different cultures' literature. **Teacher Notes:** - Prepare materials ahead of time. - Encourage an open and supportive environment for sharing creative work. - Adjust the poems' complexity to fit the students' comprehension level. --- This lesson plan engages students in the analysis and creative application of grammatical structures within the context of poetry, enhancing their both literary and grammatical understanding.