Supplementary Reading – Poetry Basic 2 English Studies Lesson Note

Learning Objectives

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

1. Read and share with other pupils the poem read
2. Discuss lessons learnt from the poem read
3. Relate events in the poem to their personal lives

Content

Poem: “The Friendly Sun”

The sun wakes up so early,

To shine on you and me.

It gives us light and warmth,

For everyone to see.

The sun helps flowers grow,

And makes the day so bright.

It works hard all day long,

Until it’s time for night.

Discussion Questions

• What does the sun do for us?
• How does the sun help plants?
• What happens when the sun goes down?

Life Connections

• How are you like the sun? (Do you help others?)
• When do you work hard like the sun?
• How do you brighten other people’s day?

Lesson from the Poem

The sun teaches us to be helpful and work hard to make others happy.

Exercise

1. Read the poem aloud with expression
2. Answer questions about the poem
3. Draw a picture showing how you help others