How to write a poem / Lesson Plan

Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 4-year-old student will be able to write a simple poem using basic language and creativity.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Colorful markers or crayons

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Activity 1: Brainstorming Words

Encourage the student to think of words that they like or find interesting. Write down these words on a piece of paper.

• Activity 2: Creating a Poem

Using the words from the previous activity, help the student arrange them into short phrases or sentences to form a poem. Encourage them to be creative and use their imagination.

• Activity 3: Illustrating the Poem

After writing the poem, ask the student to draw a picture that represents their poem. They can use the colorful markers or crayons to make their illustration vibrant and engaging.

Talking Points

• Words are like colors that we can use to create beautiful poems.
• Think of words that make you happy or excited.
• Let's write down these words on a piece of paper.
• Now, let's arrange these words in a special way to create a poem.
• Use your imagination to make the poem interesting and fun.
• Once you have written your poem, let's draw a picture that goes with it.
• Choose colorful markers or crayons to make your illustration bright.
• Remember, there are no right or wrong answers in art and poetry. Just have fun!