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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to the Poetry Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore, analyze and interpret one form of poetry writing called Poetry Slam. They hear several examples of unexpected poetry and view a video of "Slam Nation." The books, "Hey You! C'mere: A Poetry Slam," by Elizabeth Swados...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Poetry

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore poetry. They investigate the poetry al around them. Students examine poetry in order to create a deeper understanding of poetry. They read and write a variety of poetry.
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Lesson Plan
Time Warp Trio

See You Later, Gladiator!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young historians take a look at the age of gladiators, and the cultural atmosphere present when they staged their epic battles. Pupils pretend to be reporters and write newspaper articles about one of the events they stage. Then,...