CHAPTER:04 TEACHING OF POETRY
CHAPTER:04 Teaching of Poetry This Chapter Deals with Introduction Definition of Poetry Characteristics of Teaching Poetry Argument against Teaching Poetry Aims of Teaching Poetry General aims of teaching poetry Specific aims of teaching Poetry Aims of Teaching Poetry at different levels Methods of teaching Poetry Procedures and steps of teaching Poetry Advantages of Teaching Poetry Disadvantages of Teaching Poetry Difference between Prose and Poetry Conclusion “Poetry is made out of life, belongs to life and exists for life” Introduction: Poetry and Prose reveal the glimpses of English literature. Teaching of prose is an intensive study of language, structures and vocabulary. It develops language ability of the students, where poetry is that part of language which is used for getting pleasure and enjoyment. Poetry is “a thing of beauty” and “a joy forever”. Poetry is a thing of beauty, beauty of thought, and beauty of form, moo...