This study proposes integrating poetry within EFL (English as a Foreign Language) curricula. This is done by connecting the diverse activities associated with studying poems to dialogue journal writing. First, this study presents the benefits of using poetry as a resource to develop spoken and written English. Then methods are demonstrated which can be used to integrate poetry and dialogue journal writing into existing current EFL curricula. Finally, the study introduces examples of poems which have worked well with EFL students of various abilities, and presents how to integrate poetry into an EFL classroom in meaningful ways that consider the linguistic development of language learners and provide an opportunity to extend their literary experience. Samples of writing between EFL teachers and students are also included to illustrate how integrating poetry to the classroom can create diverse activities and successful outcomes. The study concludes that EFL teachers can enrich their students’ English education by employing diverse poems and activities that are enjoyable and offer many exciting possibilities.
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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Poetry and Language Learning Dialogue Journal Writing PROCEDURE A Three-Day Lesson Plan The Format of Dialogue Journals POETRY AND DIALOGUE JOURNAL WRITING “The Alien”: A Springboard of Imagination “We Are Numbers”: Developing Oral Fluency through Math Content “My Sister Ate an Orange”: Let’s Talk about a Crayon-Eating Kid! “Dreams”: Making Connections through “Dreams” “Wolfgang Rock”: Inspiring Young Poets DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS Poetry in EFL Curricula Reading-Writing Connection through Dialogue Journal Writing Implications for EFL Teaching and Learning CONCLUSION THE AUTHOR REFERENCES
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.