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This Rhythm in Poetry: More Than Two Feet activity also includes:
Want to put some feet in your head? Check out an online lesson about spondees, dactyls, and anapests to bring new structure to your poetic forms.
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Instructional Ideas
- Start a poetry club in which learners try a new structure each week and share their poems at the next meeting
- Have class members access the lesson on classroom tablets or at home on personal devices
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to the Internet
- Use the lesson with more experienced poets or writers who are looking for a challenge
Pros
- Provides several helpful examples and explanations
- Links to rhyming dictionaries
Cons
- None