SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN CREATIVE WRITING (WEEK 1)
2nd Quarter; School Year 2020-2021
TITLE OF THE LESSON: EXPERIMENTAL POETRY
I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MELC: Write a short poem applying the various elements and literary devices exploring innovative
techniques. (HUMSS_CW/MP 11/12 c-f-10)
At the end of the lesson, learners are able to:
1. explore innovative techniques in writing poetry; and
2. apply innovative techniques in crafting experimental poems.
II. PRESENTATION OF THE LESSON:
EXPERIMENTAL POETRY is a product of modernist and post-modernist poetry that explores and
emphasizes innovation. The words follow their own form rather than standard and it sometimes
disregards rules.
GENRE-CROSSING TEXT + =
PROSE POETRY - a hybrid literary form that utilizes elements and attributes that are associated with
both prose and poetry; it is poetry that is not composed in verse but contains other poetic qualities like
rhythm, figures of speech, voice and tone as well as mood and atmosphere
MY DREAM (Terry McArdle)
My name is Terry. I’m from Ireland where the grass is so
green and the countryside is so breathtaking.
I came to the US in September of 1992 for a vacation
because I was curious. I decided to go home and get a job
to make more money to come back to the States. My
ambition was to get more out of life.
The States has a lot of opportunity for young people. It
gave me the inspiration to be around people who were able
to read and write. I wanted to help myself. It was a great
experience to have help with my reading and writing.
CONCRETE POETRY - deploys visual and typographical effects, like the shape of words, letters or
symbols as they appear on the page as an image, in addition to or instead of the usual conventions of
versification, like rhyme, meter and stanza divisions; also known as SHAPED VERSE, VISUAL
POETRY OR PATTERNED POETRY
PERFORMANCE POETRY - a post-modern art form, a hybrid genre that combines literary and
dramatic elements; it utilizes the theatrical stage as if it were the printed page; it is a literary-dramatic
movement is also known as SPOKEN WORD OR POETRY SLAM.
-word-based performance art where speakers engage in powerful self-expression by sharing views on
particular topics for a live audience, focusing on sound and presentation
-requires memorization, performative body language (gestures, facial expression) enunciation, and eye
contact with viewers; doesn’t have to rhyme but certain parts can be rhymed to emphasize and image
or give it a lyrical quality
“Maybe love is in New York City, already asleep. You are in “Hindi Kasi Ako Siya Para Mahalin Mo”
California, Australia, wide awake. Maybe love is always in the Alam kong talon ako,
wrong time zone. Maybe love is not ready for you. Maybe you wala pa man sad ulo.
are not ready for love. Maybe love just isn’t the marrying type.
Pero ayoko namang
Maybe the next time you see love is twenty years after the
basta sumuko
divorce—love looks older now, but just as beautiful as you
remember. Maybe love is only there for a month. Maybe love is Natatakot kasi ako na
there for every firework, every birthday party, every hospital manatili ka lang isang “sana.”
visit. Natatakot ako sa
“paano kung nagging tayong dalawa?”
Maybe love stays. Maybe love can’t. Maybe love shouldn’t.
Hindi kasi ako siya
Love arrives exactly when love is supposed to, and love leaves para mahalin mo.
exactly when love must. When love arrives say. “Welcome At hindi siya ako para maramdaman
make yourself comfortable.” If love leaves, ask her to leave the kung gaano kasakit,
door open behind her. Turn off the music. Listen to the quiet. Kung gaano kahirap hilingin
Whisper, “Thank you for stopping by.”” Na “sana ak na lang”
-Sarah Kay & Phil Kaye, pinterest.com ang minahal ng taong
“sinayang niya lang”. –(excerpt) Kyeriella,
pinterest.com
HOW TO WRITE SPOKEN WORD POETRY
1. Pick a topic you are passionate about.
2. Write the gateway line which serves as the thesis of your poem that lets the audience know what
you will be talking about.
3. Focus on sensory details to write what you want the audience to be seeing, hearing, feeling,
tasting, and smelling throughout the piece; use literary devices like similes and metaphors for
comparison.
III.4.LEARNING
Use repetitionTASKS:
to emphasize an image/idea to your audience and wordplay which is a clever mix
of pictures, feelings, and sounds for listeners.
5. Make it sound good by using figures or speech or sound devices for a more rhythmic feel.
6. Set your poem aside for a while, then revise it.
7. Watch others perform for a better feel for rhythm, structure, and cadence upon hearing experienced
spoken word artists do it.
Practice Task 1: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is otherwise.
1. Prose poems are written in verses but they do not contain the essential poetic qualities.
2. Realistic fiction as a genre can be achieved by fusing fiction and non-fiction.
3. Concrete poems are also called blackout poems.
4. A shaped verse deploys visual and typographical effects.
5. Spoken poetry is designed to be performed onstage in front of a live audience.
Practice Task 2: Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
“You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your
terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less
travelled instead of the well-beaten path. Laugh in the face of adversity and leap before you look.
Dance as though everybody is watching. March to the beat of your drummer. And stubbornly refuse to
fit in.” (Mandy Hale)
1. The piece is an example of a/an ________.
2. What does the speaker believe about rules?
3. Do you agree or disagree to the speaker’s idea? Briefly explain your answer. (2 pts)
3. Take the road less travelled instead of the well-beaten path. What is meant by this line? (2 pts)
IV. GENERALIZATION
The Experimental Poet: How do experimental poems differ from conventional types of poetry?
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V. EVALUATION
A. PATTERNED POETRY: Cut out or draw any shape/image/letter/symbol of your choice. Make
a poem out of this image and write the poem inside the shape template. Make sure that the
content is related and relevant to the chosen shape. Use the space below and let the rubric guide
you in accomplishing the task.
Rating Rubric
Spelling and Grammar: Spelling and grammar are error-free
Poem Style: The poem is written in a well-defined and detailed shape.
Appropriateness of Language: The poem uses precise language and sensory details that have been
carefully chosen
Neatness and Legibility: The piece is neat, clean, and readable. Illustrations show excellent effort and
connect with the poem. (iRubric, rcampus.com)
Scoring: Excellent (5 pts) Good (4 pts) Fair (2 pts) Poor (1 pt)
B. HUGOT POETRY: Write a spoken word poem about a topic of your choice. Make your piece
revolve on a specific theme that you want to communicate with your audience. The poem must
be composed of at least four (4) stanzas. You may use either English or Filipino as your medium.
Be guided by the set of criteria in writing your piece. (You may use the tips in writing performance
poetry in the discussion, or you may also refer to other references for more details.)
Rating Rubric
Creativity & Originality: The poem is evident that the poet put thought into words and uniquely
conveyed ideas and emotions.
Poetic Elements: The poem effectively utilizes different poetic elements.
Lines and Stanzas: All lines and stanzas are carefully chosen to reinforce rhythm. The poem is
organized in a way that naturally lends itself to spoken word.
Theme Development: Entire poem shows reflection and expression of a particular theme. It gives
real insight into the writer’s character and point of view.
Audience Awareness: The poem speaks directly to an audience. The ideas are objective and
consider the thoughts/ideas of target audience.
Introduction/Close: The poem contains both an effective introduction and a powerful close; piece
has the ability to hook audience from beginning and has a thought-provoking ending. (iRubric,
rcampus.com)
Scoring: Excellent (5 pts) Good (4 pts) Fair (2 pts) Poor (1 pt)
VI. REMARKS
In this part, you can tell your teacher what confused you, what part did you find difficult or what you
learned about.
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Prepared by RHEA J. DOLLESIN, Teacher III
Content Editor: ANNE E. MANCIA, Assistant School Principal II for Academics
CLEOFE D. ARIOLA, EPS, English
Reference: Consuelo, M.C.L, Creative Writing: Crafting Like a Pro. DepEd, ROV.
MasterClass. (2020, November 8). How to Write Spoken Word Poetry. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-
spoken- word-poetry
