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AUGUSTINE
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
ENGLISH LESSON PLAN
SIXTH
FORM
GOVERNMENT
SCHOOL:
UNIT
ONE
SIXTH
FORM
LITERATURES IN ENGLISH
DATE: 5th April, 2016
ESTIMATED DURATION: 75 Minutes
THEME/TOPIC: CRAFTING A RESPONSE on Visual Imagery: Structuring the Thesis
Statement.
CURRICULUM STANDARD: POETRY
TEACHING POINT: Crafting the thesis statement is an important element in structuring
the argument for a literary essay.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the poetic devices used to highlight the theme of the poem.
2. Justify why the poet uses these poetic devices and which themes are highlighted because
of them.
3. Use graphic organizers to do idea mapping.
4. Construct thesis statements that show the use of poetic devices.
PRE-KNOWLEDGE:
1. Students know what visual images are.
2. Students know what theme is.
3. Students should know how to engage in idea mapping.
ANTICIPATED DIFFICULTY:
1. Students may not know how to link poetic devices and theme.
2. The meanings of theme and visual imagery may need to be revisited, in case they dont
understand.
3. Students need to apply the above to the construction of a thesis, which they are still
practicing.
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STUDENTS
3. Explain what images are used in
previously read poems and they also
use the video to discuss the types
used.
5. Students form into groups and begin
constructing idea maps to answer the
question.
7. Student discuss thesis ideas and
construct the argument.
8. Students observe the construction of
the thesis.
9. Listen critically to peers responses and
comment accordingly.
10. Students form into groups and begin
constructing the thesis statements.
13. Students will ensure that idea maps
have topics that will be covered by the
thesis.
CLOSURE:
1. Students are asked to present an essay plan.
LESSON EVALUATION:
1. Students essays will be written. Teacher will then assess them according to the grading
rubric.