S.3 Literature in English, Term 1
Poetry
What you will learn
S.3 · Literature in English · Term 1
Poetry
Competency
The learner gains a deeper understanding of poetic techniques and employs them in performance and their own poetic writing.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understand in more depth how poetic forms and techniques are employed to create an effect on a reader, particularly rhythm and rhyme Understanding | Understanding |
| 2 | Analyse poems to determine how they create an impact on the reader, including characterisation and various types of language effects UnderstandingKnowledgeValues & attitudes | UnderstandingKnowledgeValues & attitudes |
| 3 | Write in the voice and style of a poet, using their techniques SkillsUnderstanding | SkillsUnderstanding |
| 4 | Write poems on a given theme that create a strong reader response SkillsUnderstandingKnowledge | SkillsUnderstandingKnowledge |
| 5 | Convert a poem into prose or a play, demonstrating an understanding of the poem’s underlying story UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 6 | Use their understanding of how a poem works to teach the class about the effectiveness of a poem KnowledgeSkillsUnderstanding | KnowledgeSkillsUnderstanding |
| 7 | Co-operate in the choral performance of a poem to highlight and dramatise its impact Skills | Skills |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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