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Originally submitted by Luke Highstead on Feb 18, 2008.
DETAILED EXPLANATION:
-Explain this particular style of poetry to the class. You may need the help of your JTE.
- Go through the examples in the textbook with the whole class.
- Demonstrate how easy this form of poetry is by writing your own original poem on the board. For example:
Luke
Scary gaijin
Tall, blonde, stupid
I want my lunch!
Satisfied
- Hand out the worksheet for students to complete. Provide some example topics, such as sports, music, films, hobbies, famous people, friends, themselves etc.
VARIATIONS:
- Collect the worksheets and read them out in class.
- Type up the best poems and display them on your English Board.
- Discuss other styles of poetry with the class and attempt them if extra time remains.
TIPS/CAUTIONS:
- Set a time limit and provide some sort of incentive for originality.
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