The Power of Poetry · Semester 1
Free Verse and Modern Poetry
Examining contemporary poetry and the performance aspects of spoken word art.
Key Questions
- How does the physical performance of a poem change its interpreted meaning?
- What distinguishes modern free verse from traditional structured poetry?
- How can poetry be used as a tool for personal and social identity expression?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Listening and Speaking - S3MOE: Literary Appreciation - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: English Language
Unit: The Power of Poetry
Period: Semester 1
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