What makes a great poem?
Get your students thinking and talking about poetry by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for intermediate+ English learners. A comprehensive lesson on How to Write a Poem is available in our Writing in English section and can be used before or after this poll.
Preview
1. Do you like poetry?
- Yes, I love reading, writing, listening to, and talking about poetry!
- Yes, I like reading poetry.
- Yes, I like writing poetry.
- No, I don't like poetry (yet).
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- emotion
- analyze
- lyrics
- rhyme
- theme
Agree or Disagree?
2. A powerful poem can save a person's life.
- Agree
- Disagree
3. Song lyrics are a form of poetry.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. It is important to read a poem out loud.
- Agree
- Disagree
Elaborate
5. The best themes for a poem are...
- love
- nature
- death
- aging
- failure
- religion
- identity
- other
6. I prefer poems that...
- rhyme
- have more than one meaning
- are sad
- are silly or funny
- are easy to understand
- have a personal connection for me
7. The title of a poem should be...
- the most important part
- the first line of a poem
- the theme of the poem
- a part that needs deep analysis
- a poem of its own
- short and sweet
- other
8. The best poetry...
- describes an experience
- expresses strong emotions
- explores a moment in time
- provides a sense of hope
- inspires a response
- uses words magically
- uses techniques like alliteration and metaphor