Selected poems have been provided in the Resources section or you mayĬhoose other poems that you enjoy and feel are appropriate for your Original poems that mimic the patterns and conventions of the poetryĬopies of the poetry to be used during the lesson. That they too can create effective, meaningful poetry by writing In poetry and attempt to incorporate them into their own writing Sound devices (e.g., assonance, consonance, alliteration, onomatopoeia) That poetry can express universal truths in powerful or playful waysĪnd that it often leads the reader to see the world in a different way Examine how rhythm and sound help a poet convey emotion and mood that support the meaning of a poem.Understand that poets play with language and choose words not only for their meaning, but also for their sounds and rhythm.Recognize that poetry requires a careful, deliberate use of language.Understand the author's meaning, language, and stylistic choices The 'question the author' strategy when reading poems to help Students and to find ideas for teaching poetry in the classroom. Many textsĪre available to help teachers choose poetry that will be accessible to The poems as models or inspirations for their own poetry. Having students read great poetry, ask questions of the poet, and use Misconceptions about its requirements and their reservations about Many teachers are apprehensive about teaching poetry because of their Poetry top 10: A foolproof formula for teaching poetry. Selected poems, discussing the author's language choices, andĮncouraging students to examine the sounds and sense of language. The instructional plan involves reading and listening to Lesson suggests nonthreatening ways to teach poetry in the high schoolĬlassroom.

Great poetry leads to both a greater appreciation for poetry and, ifĮncouraged appropriately, a desire to create original poetry. How-To Writing: Motivating Students to Write for a Real Purpose.You Can't Spell the Word Prefix Without a Prefix.I Wonder: Writing Scientific Explanations With Students.Tell us what you thought about this lesson. Poetry 180: A Poem a Day for American High Schools 'Swift Things are Beautiful' by Elizabeth Coatsworth Recording of 'Chanson d'Automne' by Paul Verlaine Instrumental music (e.g., 'A Night on Bald Mountain' by Modeste Mussorgsky) ReadWriteThink: Lesson Plan: Poetry: Sound and Sense

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