LESSON PLAN
An Irish Airman Foresees His Death (Poem 7)
Theme
Feelings of a soldier fighting in a war
Section
Concept
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Introduction
Pre-reading task. Focus on what patriotism means
and how it can be expressed
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Reading text (poem)
‘An Irish Airman Foresees His Death’ – A poem by
W B Yeats
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Word Bank
New words and expressions with their meaning
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Understanding the Poem
Reading comprehension – Answering questions,
Reference to the Context
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Critical Appreciation
Appreciating poetic elements
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Creative Writing
Writing a monologue in verse or prose