Narrative Poetry

A. Subject Name: English

B. Lesson Reference No: 5

C. Lesson Title: Analyzing and Creating a Narrative Poem

D. Lesson Description:

This lesson is designed for you to understand the literary elements in a narrative poem and how to identify them. Through this lesson, you will be able to understand how to analyze a narrative poem, which is a very necessary skill in writing.

E. Learning Outcome:

At the end of the lesson you are expected to:

• identify the plot of the poem.
• analyze a narrative poem.
• create a narrative poem.

F. Learning Presentation:

Learning Object 1 - The narrative poem tells a story. As it is condensed when compared to narrative fiction, the narrative poem avoids the lengthy build-up and detail of a novel or short story.

Learning Object 2 - What are the things to consider in writing a narrative poem?

Learning Activity 3 - What are the steps in analyzing a poem? Click here to know.

Learning Object 4 - Various narrative poems have been published over the years. Click samples to view some.

G. Learning Activity:

Activity 1 - Pick one of the following narrative poems. Analyze it and post your analysis in my form.

When Earth's Last Picture is Painted

Drinking Alone under the Moon

Your Pain is...

At the Dance

My Stepmother

H. Learning Evaluation:


I. Assignment:
Write a five-stanza narrative poem using transitional words and conjunctions. Send your poems to faith0127_p@yahoo.com.