Using Poetry As a Model for Creating English Poems

Yasemin KIRKGÖZ

Makale detayları

Using Poetry As a Model for Creating English Poems

Yazarlar:

Yasemin KIRKGÖZ

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Dergi:

Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 2008 Vol.4 Issue 2, pp.0-106

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2008

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000771359

Sıklık:

Üç Aylık

pISSN:

1305-578X

Özet:

 


This article describes how poems can effectively be used in English language classes to reinforce students’ knowledge of the English language - vocabulary and grammar- and foster their creative writing. A careful selection of poems appropriate to students’ language requirements was incorporated into the curriculum of English Language Teaching. Employing the Writing-using models technique, a three-step guided writing was developed to consolidate students’ language knowledge and creative writing skills.  Feedback obtained from the students through student journals and interviews demonstrated that the use of poetry has contributed to students’ practicing effectively and meaningfully their knowledge of grammar; it offered them opportunities for vocabulary enrichment; it broadened their imagination, and freed them from the routine procedures in the classroom. Sample writings of poems produced by learners are included in the article to demonstrate how the efficient exploitation of this literary genre can maximize learner involvement and creativity.

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Makale detayları

Using Poetry As a Model for Creating English Poems

Yazarlar: Yasemin KIRKGÖZ

Yayıncı: Hacettepe University

Dergi: Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 2008 Vol.4 Issue 2, pp.0-106

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2008

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2000771359

Sıklık: Üç Aylık

pISSN: 1305-578X

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Yasemin KIRKGÖZ

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Dergi:

Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 2008 Vol.4 Issue 2, pp.0-106

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2008

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000771359

Sıklık:

Üç Aylık

pISSN:

1305-578X