Lesson Plan

7th Grade Poetry: Metaphor Poem

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The second lesson in a five-part poetry unit asks seventh graders to construct a metaphor poem. First, pupils examine Emily Dickinson's "The Railway Train" and identify the metaphor. They then select an object and an animal and craft a metaphor poem.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Before crafting their poem, have young poets create a list of the similarities between their animal and the object they chose
  • Post the poems with illustrations around the classroom
  • Conduct the unit during April's National Poetry Month
Classroom Considerations
  • The second lesson of five in a poetry unit designed for seventh graders
Pros
  • Offers models of metaphor poems
  • A detailed list of what must be included in the poem is provided
Cons
  • None
Common Core