A Story of Epic Proportions: What Makes a Poem an Epic?

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Learners analyze the epic poem form and its roots in oral tradition. In this epic poetry instructional activity, middle schoolers research the epic hero cycle and recognize the pattern of events and elements. Learners analyze the patterns embedded in the stories.

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Concepts

epic poetry, poetry, heroism, narrative poetry, poetic forms, poetry analysis, poetic elements

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Additional Tags

epics, english language arts

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Resource Details

Grade

6th - 8th

Subjects

English Language Arts