1.6 Songs/ Oral Poetry: War Songs and Sacred Songs

• explain features of War songs and sacred songs for critical analysis
• discuss the subject matter and functions of war songs and sacred songs for literary appreciation
• analyse the stylistic devices used in the songs for textual interrogation
• dramatise war songs and sacred songs for literary awareness and enjoyment
• appreciate the role of war songs and sacred songs in promoting social cohesion

“How did war songs enhance cohesion among people?”

“Why are sacred songs important in communities?”

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1. Features of war songs
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain the features of war songs.
2. Features of sacred songs
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain the features of sacred songs.
3. Subject matter and functions of war songs and sacred songs
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Discuss the subject matter and functions of war songs and sacred songs.
4. Stylistic devices in war songs and sacred songs
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Analyse the stylistic devices used in war songs and sacred songs.
5. Dramatising war songs and sacred songs
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Dramatise war songs and sacred songs for enjoyment.
6. The role of war songs and sacred songs in promoting cohesion
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Appreciate the role of war songs and sacred songs and answer the key inquiries.