Poetry (Rhyming Poems) – Basic 2 English Lesson Note (Third Term)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Understand rhyming poems
2. Demonstrate recognition of rhyming words
3. Determine whether two words rhyme or not

Content

What are Rhyming Words?

Words that end with the same sound: cat, hat, bat, rat

Common Rhyming Families

-at family: cat, hat, bat, mat, sat -ay family: play, day, way, say, may -ight family: night, light, bright, sight

Sample Rhyming Poem

The cat sat on the mat,

And wore a funny hat.

The sun shines bright,

Throughout the night.

Identifying Rhymes

Do these words rhyme?

• cat/hat = YES
• dog/tree = NO
• run/sun = YES
• book/car = NO

Exercises

1. Circle rhyming words in a poem
2. Complete rhyming poems with missing words
3. Write 2 lines that rhyme

Exercise 4: Rhyming

1. Circle words that rhyme with “play”: day, book, way, tree, say
2. Complete the poem: The sun shines _______, All through the night.