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1.4 Modern forms of Oral Literature (spoken word, stand-up comedy, jokes)

Literature in English · Grade 11 · 6 lessons in the design

What you will be able to do

  • identify the modern forms of oral literature for information
  • describe the features of modern forms of oral literature for literary interrogation
  • analyse the functions of modern forms of oral literature for thorough visualisation
  • recognise the significance of the modern forms of oral literature for continuous knowledge

Key questions

“What are the benefits of modern forms of oral literature?”

Lessons

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  1. Modern forms of oral literature
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Identify the modern forms of oral literature.
  2. Spoken word poetry
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the features of spoken word poetry.
  3. Stand-up comedy
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the features of stand-up comedy.
  4. Jokes as oral literature
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the features of jokes.
  5. Functions and benefits of modern oral literature
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Analyse the functions of modern forms of oral literature.
  6. Performing and evaluating a modern oral piece
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Perform a modern oral piece and reflect on its values and significance.