**Lesson Plan: Revision of Poetic Devices**
**Class:** Senior Secondary 3
**Subject:** Literature in English
**Topic:** Revision of Poetic Devices
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objectives:**
1. Students will be able to identify various poetic devices in selected poems.
2. Students will understand the purpose and effect of these devices in poetry.
3. Students will revise their knowledge of key poetic devices to prepare for exams.
**Materials:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer
- Copies of selected poems (handouts or textbooks)
- Highlighters or pens
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greetings and Attendance:** Start by greeting the students and taking attendance.
2. **Review Purpose:** Briefly explain that the lesson will focus on revising key poetic devices to solidify knowledge and prepare for upcoming exams.
3. **Recap Previous Knowledge:** Ask students to briefly list any poetic devices they remember (e.g., simile, metaphor, alliteration). Write their responses on the whiteboard.
**Instruction (20 minutes):**
1. **Definition and Examples:**
- Present a quick refresher on key poetic devices using a projector:
- **Simile:** A comparison using "like" or "as" (e.g., "Her smile was as bright as the sun.")
- **Metaphor:** A direct comparison (e.g., "The world is a stage.")
- **Alliteration:** Repetition of initial consonant sounds (e.g., "She sells sea shells.")
- **Personification:** Giving human qualities to non-human things (e.g., "The wind whispered.")
- **Hyperbole:** Exaggeration for effect (e.g., "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.")
- **Onomatopoeia:** Words that imitate sounds (e.g., "buzz", "clang")
- **Imagery:** Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
- **Assonance:** Repetition of vowel sounds within words (e.g., "The light of the fire is a sight.")
2. **Explanation and Discussion:** Highlight the purpose and effect of each device in poetry (e.g., creating mood, emphasizing points, enhancing rhythm). Use examples from well-known poems.
**Activity (20 minutes):**
1. **Handout Distribution:** Distribute copies of selected poems to students.
2. **Group Work:** Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a poem. Instruct them to:
- Read the poem aloud within the group.
- Identify and mark any poetic devices they find.
- Discuss the purpose and effect of these devices in the context of the poem.
3. **Class Discussion:** Have each group share their findings with the rest of the class. Discuss and correct any misunderstandings, ensuring all devices are correctly identified and explained.
**Assessment (5 minutes):**
1. **Quick Quiz:** Conduct a brief quiz or ask quick-fire questions to reinforce learning. Example questions:
- "What device is used in the phrase 'the wind whispered'?"
- "Give an example of a simile."
- "What is the effect of alliteration in poetry?"
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Summary:** Summarize the key points of the lesson. Reinforce the importance of knowing poetic devices for understanding and analyzing poetry.
2. **Homework Assignment:** Ask students to find a poem of their choice at home and identify at least three poetic devices used in it. They should write a short paragraph explaining the effect of these devices.
3. **Closing:** Thank the students for their participation and remind them of the homework due next class.
**Resources:**
- Projector
- Selected Poem Copies (e.g., Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken”, Emily Dickinson’s “A Narrow Fellow in the Grass”)
- Highlighters or markers
**Notes:**
- Adjust timing as necessary based on the pace and engagement level of the class.
- Be prepared to explain concepts in different ways to ensure understanding.
This lesson plan aims to strengthen the students’ ability to recognize and analyze poetic devices, thus enhancing their appreciation and interpretation of poetry.