Stage 5 · B1–B2

Level B1–B2

Reading a poem — understand and recognise

Reading a poem: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: recit-litteraire-produirePass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will identify and explain “Reading a poem” in new examples.

2. Discover

Compare: Qui parle dans le poème ?; Quel mot ou motif revient ?; Quel rythme entends-tu ?; Quelle image te marque ?. Which clue helps you recognise lire un poème?

3. Understand

To understand “Reading a poem”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Read the task first so you know what to look for. Then collect only the useful clues.

Qui parle dans le poème ?Quel mot ou motif revient ?Quel rythme entends-tu ?Quelle image te marque ?Quel sentiment domine ?Reformule un vers avec tes mots.Exemple à observer : une collègue apprend avant la réunion.
Watch out

Base your answer on a precise clue from the document: a word, a fact, a logical relation or the text structure. Do not add information that is not there.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Use “Reading a poem” in a short message you could realistically send today.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For lire un poème, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.

Download worksheet (PDF)

9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Reading a poem” in a new example.
  • I can justify my choice and create an example.