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Poetic Diction

learnadmin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:18:10 +0200

In this lesson we discuss how the words that poets choose have literal and symbolic meanings. We then
consider some examples and discuss the surface and deep meanings of these and the symbolism that has
been used. After learners have watched this lesson, you could find suitable examples of diction in their set poetry for them to analyse. They should be able to use the same style that the presenter has used for commenting on the
choice of words and the meanings that these have.

Meaning shaped by Rhythm

learnadmin — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:52:10 +0200

In the second lesson, we look at how the meaning of a poem is shaped by rhythm. In this lesson we use drums
and drumming to illustrate how rhythm works in poetry and we also discuss the importance of stressing the
correct syllables to create a rhythm. As an extension to this lesson you may want to ask learners to present the poem they found for lesson one to the rest of the class. As part of their presentation they should emphasise the rhythm by clapping, clicking, stamping or drumming and afterwards they should be able to explain to the class the effect created by the rhythm.

Writing a good definition

learnadmin — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:50:33 +0200

This lesson develops from the previous lesson, and it helps learners to write their own definitions. It
is important for learners not to memorise alternative definitions, but to understand why definitions are
important. A good definition is one that is correct, sufficient and necessary. A useful and efficient way to
define a shape is to add some properties to a shape that is already defined. So, for example, a rectangle
can be defined as a parallelogram with extra properties.
Discuss the different definitions of the isosceles trapezium that are shown in the video, and identify
which of these is inclusive and which is exclusive.

Poetic diction

learnadmin — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:50:26 +0200

Meaning Shaped By Rhythm

learnadmin — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:47:59 +0200

In the second lesson, we look at how the meaning of a poem is shaped by rhythm. In this lesson we use drums
and drumming to illustrate how rhythm works in poetry and we also discuss the importance of stressing the
correct syllables to create a rhythm.
As an extension to this lesson you may want to ask learners to present the poem they found for lesson one
to the rest of the class. As part of their presentation they should emphasise the rhythm by clapping, clicking,
stamping or drumming and afterwards they should be able to explain to the class the effect created by the
rhythm.

Writing A Good Definition

learnadmin — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:46:35 +0200