The Power of Poetry · Semester 1

Poetic Forms: Sonnets and Haikus

Students analyze the structure, rhyme scheme, and thematic constraints of traditional poetic forms.

Key Questions

  1. Compare the thematic possibilities and limitations of a sonnet versus a haiku.
  2. Analyze how a poet works within the structural constraints of a sonnet to express complex ideas.
  3. Construct a short poem adhering to the specific rules of a chosen poetic form.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing - S3MOE: Literary Appreciation - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: English Language
Unit: The Power of Poetry
Period: Semester 1

Suggested Methodologies

Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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RAFT Writing

Creative writing from a specific Role, Audience, Format, Topic

25–45 min

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