It is very important to apply a multimodal approach to learning in an era of Smart Society 5.0 and Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka to increase the level of knowledge and skills to bring up innovation in learning outcomes. This study aims to answer how a multimodal approach is applied in poetry learning. The method used is descriptive quantitative with data analysis using percentages. The research subjects were students of poetry programming, Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program, PGRI Wiranegara University, totalling 85 respondents and collecting data using a questionnaire instrument in the form of a statement, using a Likert scale. The overall results show that learning with a multimodal approach is in the very positive category. The analysis of each indicator shows that it is in the very positive category with details: 1) Learning planning according to student multimodal learning the percentage of the results is 95.05%, 2) Learning process according to student learning multimodal the percentage is 96.82%, and 3) Learning evaluation according to the percentage of multimodal student learning is 91.64%. The impact of applying a multimodal approach in poetry learning on student learning outcomes innovation is 87.76%. The multimodal approach in poetry lectures effectively increases interest, achievement, and innovation in learning outcomes, making it easier for lecturers to achieve learning goals under the spirit of Freedom to Learn-Independent Campus or Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM).