**Lesson Plan: English Comprehension – Speech Work: Rhyme Scheme for Senior Secondary 2**
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify rhyme schemes in different types of poetry.
2. Analyze the effect of rhyme schemes on the mood and meaning of poems.
3. Create their own poems using various rhyme schemes.
**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Copies of selected poems with distinct rhyme schemes
- Handouts explaining different types of rhyme schemes (ABAB, AABB, ABBA, etc.)
- Pen and paper for each student
**Duration:**
80 minutes
**Lesson Structure:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greeting and attendance.
- Brief overview of what will be covered in the lesson.
- Explain the importance of rhyme schemes in poetry.
**2. Direct Instruction (15 minutes)**
- Define "rhyme scheme" and explain how it is used in poetry.
- Provide examples of different rhyme schemes: ABAB, AABB, ABBA, ABCB, etc.
- Write examples of these rhyme schemes on the whiteboard and read aloud.
**3. Guided Practice (20 minutes)**
- Hand out copies of the selected poems.
- Read one poem aloud and together as a class, identify its rhyme scheme. Mark the rhyme scheme on the poem.
- Break students into small groups and assign each group a different poem.
- Each group should identify the rhyme scheme of their assigned poem and discuss how it contributes to the overall feel or meaning of the poem.
- Groups present their findings to the class.
**4. Group Activity and Discussion (15 minutes)**
- Discuss the effects of different rhyme schemes:
- How does each rhyme scheme affect the rhythm of the poem?
- How do different rhyme schemes contribute to the mood or tone of the poem?
- What might a poet be trying to achieve by choosing a particular rhyme scheme?
**5. Independent Practice (10 minutes)**
- Ask students to choose one of the discussed rhyme schemes and create a short poem (about 8 lines) using that scheme.
- Allow students to work individually while circulating the room to offer guidance and feedback.
**6. Sharing and Feedback (5 minutes)**
- Invite a few students to share their poems with the class.
- Encourage positive feedback and discussion about the creative choices made by their peers.
**7. Wrap-up and Homework Assignment (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points: definition of rhyme scheme, examples, and its effects.
- Assign homework: Students should find a poem at home, identify its rhyme scheme, and write a short paragraph on how the rhyme scheme contributes to the poem’s mood or meaning.
- Answer any final questions from students.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in group activities and discussions.
- Quality and creativity of the poem written during the independent practice.
- Completeness and thoughtfulness of the homework assignment.
**Closing:**
- Thank students for their participation.
- Encourage them to pay attention to rhyme schemes when reading poetry in the future and to experiment with rhyme in their own writing.
**Additional Notes:**
- Be prepared with extra copies of poems and handouts.
- Adjust time allocations based on the pace of the class and the complexity of the poems chosen.