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SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 9 Quarter 1 Week 6
SCHOOL Southville 5-A GRADE LEVEL 9
Integrated National
Highschool
TEACHER Sophia Micaella QUARTER 1
Hermoso
LEARNIN English TEACHING 90 minutes
G AREA DURATION 1 day
I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
LEARNING EN9WC-If-9.1: Identify types and features of poetry
COMPETENCIES/CODE
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge Define poetry
Skills Identify the types and features of poetry
Attitude Express insights on the different types of poetry
II. CONTENT Poetry
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. Techer’s Guide pages Curriculum Guide Page/s: 229
2. Learner’s Materials pages ENGLISH 9 QUARTER 2 SELF LEARNING
MODULE 18-A
3. Textbook pages
"Types and
4. Additional Materials from
Learning Resource (LR)
portal
Elements of
Poetry." Share
and Discover
Knowledge on
LinkedIn
SlideShare.
"Types and Elements of Poetry." Share and Discover
Knowledge on LinkedIn SlideShare.
B. Other Learning Resources
C. Supplies, Equipment, Tools, Laptop, Television (if available), Projector (if
etc. available), Manila Paper, Printed Materials
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Review/Introductory Activity The class begins with preparatory activities led by
designated students. One student offers greetings,
another leads a prayer expressing gratitude and
seeking guidance for the day's learning. The
teacher then directs the class in a brief cleanup
and seating adjustment.
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A student shares the "Wisdom of the Day,"
emphasizing the importance of embracing life's
journey with hope. The teacher commends the
wisdom shared before segueing into a review of
the previous lesson on literary forms, which
include fiction, drama, poetry, prose, and non-
fiction. The teacher confirms the class's retention
of this information.
The focus shifts to today's topic: poetry. The
teacher briefly recaps the essence of poetry as a
literary form characterized by verse, rhyme, and
meter. The plan for the day involves delving
deeper into poetry, exploring its various types and
features. Before beginning the lesson, the teacher
proposes a short activity.
B. Activity / Motivation “VERSE-RELAY”
The teacher initiates a warm-up activity called
"Verse-Relay" to engage the class and prepare
them for the day's lesson on poetry. The class is
divided into five groups, each with 10 or 11
members. The teacher provides sets of poetry
lines on manila paper for each group.
The activity follows a relay writing format,
where each group member contributes to
crafting a four-line rhyming verse. The groups
pass the manila paper around, adding lines until
each member has participated. A five-minute
time limit is set, with grading criteria focusing
on creativity, writing style, organization,
structure, and teamwork.
C. Analysis/ Presenting The teacher will then proceed to the discussion of the
examples of the new lesson lesson.
where the concepts are Poetry is a composition in verse. Poems consist of
clarifies
lines and stanzas that often have rhyme and rhythm.
TYPES OF POETRY
There are three types of poetry; narrative, lyric and
dramatic.
A. Narrative – these poems are used to tell or
describe stories.
I. Epic – a long, often book-length,
narrative in verse form that retells the
heroic journey of a single person, or
group of persons. (e.g. Beowulf, Iliad,
Divine Comedy)
II. Ballad - a type of poem that tells a
story and was traditionally set to music.
(e.g. The Ballad of Red Earl, Annabel
Lee, The Unquiet Grave)
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B. Lyric - Lyric poems express strong thoughts
and feelings. These poems are meant to be
sung.
I. Sonnet - a poem of fourteen lines that
followed a strict rhyme scheme and
structure.
The teacher writes on the structure on the
board that is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
Here is an example of a sonnet with the Shakespearean
rhyme scheme.
So is it not with me as with that Muse, A
Stirred by a painted beauty to his verse, B
Who heaven itself for ornament doth use A
And every fair with his fair doth rehearse, B
Making a couplement of proud compare C
With sun and moon, with earth and sea's rich gems, D
With April's first-born flowers, and all things rare, C
That heaven's air in this huge rondure hems. D
O! let me, true in love, but truly write, E
And then believe me, my love is as fair F
As any mother's child, though not so bright E
As those gold candles fixed in heaven's air: F
Let them say more that like of hearsay well; G
I will not praise that purpose not to sell. G
II. Ode – a type of poem that praises or
celebrates a person, event, object, or
idea with formal language and
structure, expressing intense emotions
and reverence towards the subject. It
follows an ABABCDECDE format.
However, it may also be a free verse
depending on what would format you
will follow if it follows the theme that
focuses on celebration. Here is an
example that follows the traditional
format.
"Ode to a Nightingale"
by John Keats
Thou wast not born for death, immortal Bird! A
No hungry generations tread thee down; B
The voice I hear this passing night was heard A
In ancient days by emperor and clown: B
Perhaps the self-same song that found a path C
Through the sad heart of Ruth, when, sick for home, D
She stood in tears amid the alien corn; E
The same that oft-times hath C
Charmed magic casements, opening on the foam D
Of perilous seas, in faery lands forlorn E
III. Elegy - a type of poem or song that
expresses sorrow, grief, or lamentation,
typically in response to the death of a
person or the passing of something
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significant.
Here is an example class of an elegy.
O Captain! My Captain!
by Walt Whitman
O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done,
The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is
won,
The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and
daring;
But O heart! heart! heart!
O the bleeding drops of red,
Where on the deck my Captain lies?
Fallen cold and dead
Folk songs- a song that is traditionally sung by
the common people of a region and forms part of
their culture. It talks about the life and culture of
people from the past. Here is an example
Green Grow the Rushes, O
I’ll sing you twelve, O
Green grow the rushes, O
What are your twelve, O?
Twelve for the twelve Apostles
Eleven for the eleven who went to heaven,
Ten for the ten commandments,
Nine for the nine bright shiners,
Eight for the April Rainers.
Seven for the seven stars in the sky,
Six for the six proud walkers,
IV.
Psalm – a sacred song or poem that is
in the bible. While they can be read as
prayers, they can also be sung as well.
C. Drama- a unique form of literature that
combines the elements of drama and poetry. It
also explores the complexities of the human
condition through the power of language and
imagination.
I. Tragedy – a genre of drama based on
human suffering and, mainly, the
terrible or sorrowful events that befall a
main character. (e.g. Romeo and Juliet)
II. Comedy - a form of comedy that
merges elements of tragedy and
comedy together, often placing
dramatic characters in comedic
situations, or introducing comedic
characters into dramas. (e.g. A
Midsummer Night’s Dream)
III. Melodrama - a literary or dramatic
genre in which standard tropes and
elements are exaggerated to elicit
emotional responses from audiences or
readers. (e.g. Wuthering Heights)
IV. Farce - a type of dramatic comedy. Its
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primary goal is to entertain the
audience by making them laugh. To do
this, farce often relies on absurd
situations, silly or even raucous jokes
and humor, and stereotypical
characters. (e.g. The Taming of the
Shrew)
FEATURES OF POETRY - these are elements that
define poetry and makes its style of writing different
from other forms of writing.
A. Form - Poetry can take many different shapes
and styles. While some poems have a set
rhyme scheme and meter, others could be free
verse, which means they don't. The way a
poem is read and understood can be
significantly influenced by its form and
structure. There are two types of form namely
structured and free verse.
I. Structured – it has a pattern either in
the number of lines, syllables, or
rhymes.
Example:
In fields of gold, the sun's bright gleam
Awakens life from dormant sleep
Each blade of grass, each flowing stream
In nature's embrace, secrets keep
The gentle breeze whispers its tale
Of ancient trees and songs untold
In harmony, the world sets sail
As mysteries of time unfold
This poem follows an ABAB rhyme
scheme
II. Free verse - poetry that doesn't use any
strict meter or rhyme scheme. Because
it has no set meter, poems written in
free verse can have lines of any length,
from a single word to much longer.
Example:
Feelings flow like a river,
fluid and ever-changing,
carrying me on currents of emotion,
to destinations unknown.
And as the night unfolds its secrets,
I surrender to the beauty of the unknown,
trusting in the journey,
and finding comfort in the silence.
This example does not follow a rhyme
scheme and pattern.
B. Speaker - the speaker refers to the persona or
voice assumed by the poet to communicate
with the reader. (e.g. William Shakespeare,
Robert Frost).
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C. Sound - an essential tool for communication
and expression, allowing poets to communicate
ideas and experiences in ways that resonate
with their audience. (e.g. buzzing bees,
raindrops, mournful refrain).
D. Sensory Images - descriptive imagery
enriches the reader's understanding and
emotional connection to the poem, allowing
them to imagine, feel, and experience the
depicted scenes and emotions more deeply.
(e.g. warm breeze, bittersweet revenge, rough
textile)
E. Situation - poetry may present characters,
settings, and events in a more condensed or
abstract manner compared to prose, these
elements still play a crucial role in shaping the
poem's narrative, imagery, and meaning. (e.g.
faithful dog, passing of storm, the rolling
hills).
F. Theme/Meaning - refers to the central idea or
message that the poet conveys through their
work. It's the underlying concept or universal
truth that the poem explores, and it often
reflects on aspects of human experience,
emotions, or the human condition. (e.g. finding
peace, seeking justice, celebrating).
D. Abstraction The teacher will divide the class into a group of 6.
Each group will be assigned with different poetries and
manila paper provided by the teacher. They will be
given 10 minutes to distinguish the type and the
features of the poetry based on the piece that will be
assigned to them. They will later post in on the board
and share it to the class.
Sample Layout Presented to the Class
The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver
BY EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY
Simplified Version
In my youth, my mother had no means,
No clothes for me, only rye and a harp, it seems.
Through fall and winter's bitter chill,
I had nothing but her lap to fill.
With her, I found solace, though fleeting,
Rocked to sleep with her soft singing.
But as the cold deepened its hold,
We burned furniture for warmth, I'm told.
On Christmas Eve, in our dire plight,
My mother rose, a wondrous sight.
With her harp, she wove garments fine,
Fit for a king's son, divine.
In the morning light, she sat serene,
A smile upon her lips, hands frozen, unseen.
And there beside her, reaching high,
Lay clothes for me, piled to the sky.
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TYPE OF POETRY: Narrative and Ballad
FEATURES
FORM: Structured
SPEAKER: Edna St. Vincent Millay
SOUND: “rocked to sleep with her soft singing”,
“With her harp, she wove garments fine"
SENSORY IMAGE: “winter’s bitter chill”, “piled
to the sky”, “hands frozen”,
SITUATION: Son and mother, Christmas, winter
THEME: Maternal love and sacrifice
E. Generalization After the day's lesson on poetry, the teacher checks if
the students have any questions, receiving none.
Instead, she invites them to share their insights. One
student reflects on the diverse nature of poetry and the
significance of poetic devices in evoking emotions.
Another student highlights the importance of
considering the speaker's perspective in understanding
a poem's meaning.
The teacher acknowledges these insights and proceeds
to administer a short assessment. Each student is
instructed to take a quarter sheet of paper. The class is
given 10 minutes to complete the assessment, and they
begin promptly.
F. ASSESSMENT DIRECTION: WRITE THE LETTER OF THE
CORRECT ANSWER ON YOUR ¼ SHEET OF
PAPER. CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY! NO ERASURES.
Poetry Features Quiz
Choose the correct answer for each question.
1. What are the three main types of poetry
discussed in the lesson?
A. Structured, Free verse, and Haiku
B. Narrative, Lyric, and Drama
C. Epic, Sonnet, and Ode
D. Tragedy, Comedy, and Melodrama
2. Which type of poetry focuses on telling stories,
often set to music?
A. Sonnet
B. Ballad
C. Ode
D. Elegy
3. What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean
sonnet?
A. ABBA
B. AABB
C. ABAB
D. ABCD
4. What is the main characteristic of an elegy?
A. It expresses sorrow or lamentation.
B. It praises or celebrates a person or
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event.
C. It focuses on the life and culture of
people from the past.
D. It is meant to be sung.
5. Which type of poetry is characterized by its
solemn and mournful tone?
A. Sonnet
B. Ode
C. Elegy
D. Folk song
6. What is the focus of folk songs?
A. Celebrating achievements
B. Telling stories of everyday life
C. Expressing intense emotions
D. Praising or celebrating a person or
event
7. Which type of drama merges elements of
tragedy and comedy together?
A. Tragedy
B. Comedy
C. Melodrama
D. Farce
8. What is the main difference between structured
and free verse poetry?
A. Structured poetry has a strict meter and
rhyme scheme, while free verse does
not.
B. Structured poetry is always written in
stanzas, while free verse is not.
C. Structured poetry follows a specific
theme, while free verse does not.
D. Structured poetry uses complex
language, while free verse uses simple
language.
9. What does the speaker in a poem refer to?
A. The person who listens to the poem
being read
B. The author of the poem
C. The persona or voice assumed by the
poet to communicate with the reader
D. The character in the poem who tells the
story
10. What is the central idea or message conveyed
by a poem called?
A. Structure
B. Sound
C. Sensory imagery
D. Theme/meaning
Answer Key:
1. B. Narrative, Lyric, and Drama
2. B. Ballad
3. C. ABAB
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4. A. It expresses sorrow or lamentation.
5. C. Elegy
6. B. Telling stories of everyday life
7. B. Comedy
8. A. Structured poetry has a strict meter and rhyme scheme,
while free verse does not.
9. C. The persona or voice assumed by the poet to communicate
with the reader
10. D. Theme/meaning
Prepared by:
Sophia Micaella Hermoso
Southville 5-A Integrated National High School
