SDENG3J
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: JULY 2025
, FET Subject Didactics English
OPTION A: INTENSIVE READING OF POETRY
Poem: "Honey" by Ruth Miller
Topic: Reading Poetry through Imagery, Metaphor, and Personification
QUESTION 1: LESSON ACCOUNT (60 MARKS)
Title: Teaching Poetry through Close Reading and Creative Engagement
Activity 1: Pre-Teaching Activity
Grade’s Composition: Grade 11 (mixed ability class of 35 learners)
Duration: 15 minutes
Two Lesson Outcomes (SMART):
1. Learners will identify prior knowledge related to bees and honey through
class discussion.
2. Learners will make predictions about the content and tone of the poem
using contextual clues.
Description of the Activity:
The teacher begins with a brainstorming session on bees. Learners share their
experiences with honey and bees in small groups. The teacher then shows a
short 2-minute video clip on the life of bees. This activates schema and provides
context. Learners are then asked to predict what a poem titled "Honey" might be
about. These predictions are noted on the board.
This activity is relevant because it introduces the theme of the poem and
emotionally engages learners before reading. It links the learners' world to the
poem’s world, making the lesson meaningful.
Assessment Strategy:
Learners submit a short written prediction (3–5 sentences) on what they think the
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: JULY 2025
, FET Subject Didactics English
OPTION A: INTENSIVE READING OF POETRY
Poem: "Honey" by Ruth Miller
Topic: Reading Poetry through Imagery, Metaphor, and Personification
QUESTION 1: LESSON ACCOUNT (60 MARKS)
Title: Teaching Poetry through Close Reading and Creative Engagement
Activity 1: Pre-Teaching Activity
Grade’s Composition: Grade 11 (mixed ability class of 35 learners)
Duration: 15 minutes
Two Lesson Outcomes (SMART):
1. Learners will identify prior knowledge related to bees and honey through
class discussion.
2. Learners will make predictions about the content and tone of the poem
using contextual clues.
Description of the Activity:
The teacher begins with a brainstorming session on bees. Learners share their
experiences with honey and bees in small groups. The teacher then shows a
short 2-minute video clip on the life of bees. This activates schema and provides
context. Learners are then asked to predict what a poem titled "Honey" might be
about. These predictions are noted on the board.
This activity is relevant because it introduces the theme of the poem and
emotionally engages learners before reading. It links the learners' world to the
poem’s world, making the lesson meaningful.
Assessment Strategy:
Learners submit a short written prediction (3–5 sentences) on what they think the
