Body
Objective
The structure of this indigenous form of storytelling helps them to discover how
they are worthy of praise, even if they do not realise it.
Activity: My praise poem (20 min)
Explain the performance form and conventions of praise poetry.
Step 1:
Explain the performance form and conventions of praise poetry.
Note: A definition of praise poetry is in our keywords list.
Step 2:
The learners use the lesson to write their own praise poem.
Instruction: You are writing a praise poem about yourself. Your poem will include five lines, using the structure below.
- Line 1: Something that describes you, or makes you stand out as an individual, such as height, talent, or anything that ‘names’ or describes who you are.
- Line 2: The meaning of your name.
- Line 3: Describe where you were born.
- Line 4: Your heritage.
- Line 5: Name significant achievements, events, or experiences that have shaped your life.