Computer access for written response will encourage presentation skills. Aim for interest and variety - both in sound and theme. Each group has the task of agreeing on a definition of poetry. Allow 10-15 minutes then spokesperson for each group reports back to class.
Students record personal response in own notes for later discussion.
View Why Poetry video. Discuss language, speech patterns 'Trainspotter'. Discuss language, speech patterns. Look at hard copy of poem, general discussion of obvious language features, emphasis on sounds. Intention is to re-inforce oral aspect of poetry.