Grammar: Poem, Prose, Drama, Speech Writing, and Review of Verb Usage

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Subject: English Grammer

Semester: 1

Period: 2

Week: 7

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School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Grammar
Grade Level: Grade 12
Period: II
Week & Period: Week 7, Period II

Topic: Grammar: Poem, Prose, Drama, Speech Writing, and Review of Verb Usage

Date:

Specific Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of different literary forms: poem, prose, and drama.
2. Review and correctly use the five principal parts of verbs.
3. Compose and present original speeches using appropriate grammar and structure.
4. Differentiate and construct sentences using simple, past, and future tenses.

 

A – Anticipation (Engage Learners)

• Display the sentence: “She starts singing, started early, and has started again.” Ask learners to identify what is common in the sentence (verb forms).
• Initiate a Think-Pair-Share where students list five verbs and write their five forms (base, s-form, -ing form, past, past participle).
• Discuss: “Which is easier to write: a poem, a speech, or a drama? Why?”

 

B – Building Knowledge (Core Content)

1. Review: Five Forms of Verbs

• Base Form: go
• s-form: goes
• -ing Form: going
• Past Tense: went
• Past Participle: gone

Additional Examples:

• take – takes – taking – took – taken
• bring – brings – bringing – brought – brought

Group Activity:

• Learners are given 10 verbs to complete a five-column chart with all forms.

2. Introduction to Literary Forms

Poem:

• Definition: a composition in verse using imagery, rhythm, and often rhyme.
• Example: “Hope is the thing with feathers...” – Emily Dickinson

Prose:

• Definition: written or spoken language in its ordinary form.
• Example: A narrative paragraph describing a stormy day.

Drama:

• Definition: a story intended to be performed.
• Example: A short scene with two characters in conflict.

Class Discussion:

• Compare the tone, structure, and language in the poem, prose, and drama excerpts.

3. Speech Writing Structure (Introduction)

• Parts:
• Greeting and introduction
• Main points (organized in paragraphs)
• Conclusion and call to action

Example Opening:

• “Good morning everyone, I’m honored to stand before you to speak about…”

Practice Exercise:

• Learners write a 4-line opening for a speech about “The Importance of Reading.”

 

C – Consolidation (Application and Reflection)

Class Activity:

• In small groups, students write a short scene (drama) using at least 5 verbs (each in a different tense).
• Volunteers present the scene.

Assessment in Class:

Part A – Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses:

1. She ______ (go) to the market every morning.
2. I ______ (eat) dinner before they arrived.
3. We ______ (watch) a movie when the lights went out.
4. By next week, they ______ (finish) the project.
5. He ______ (write) for three hours.

Part B – Identify the verb tense used in each sentence:

1. They have completed the assignment.
2. She walks to school every day.
3. We were playing outside.
4. He will attend the meeting tomorrow.
5. I had eaten before the show started.

Part C – Rewriting Activity:

• Learners receive 5 incorrect sentences. They must rewrite them using correct verb forms:

1. She gone to school.
2. They eats lunch early.
3. He was write a letter.
4. We has dance together.
5. I cooking dinner now.

Assignment:

• Write a short prose passage (120 words) on “My Most Memorable Day”. Underline 10 verbs used and write their base forms beside each.

Teacher’s Reflection:

• Did learners accurately identify and use verb forms?
• Were they able to write creatively while applying grammar rules?
• Which students demonstrated mastery of the five forms of verbs?