Because rhyme can result in strange diction or unnatural syntax, rhymed poetry should be examined carefully before being used with adult learners. The class talks about work, how they feel about their jobs, and brainstorms vocabulary. They look at pictures of people at work and talk about how these people feel. The teacher reads the poem aloud a couple of times and then passes out a print version for learners to read and discuss. The teacher shares with the class a poem that the teacher has written about work and talks about the process of creating the poem.
Learners begin to write their own poems.
They think about their first job or their worst job, telling their stories in pairs or small groups and then jotting notes to begin to craft a poem. They will probably want to spend some time writing alone, but they can share their ideas or their developing or finished texts with others at any time. Another way to approach the reading and writing of poetry is to focus on different types of poems. Poetic elements can be found in conversations or in notes, shopping lists, or letters. I'm a worker I'll gladly explain.