Lesson Plan

8th Grade Poetry: Catalog Poem

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After conducting a close reading of Billy Collin's poem "Forgetfulness" and responding to questions on a worksheet, young poets craft catalog poems and share their work with a partner. The lesson ends with the partner using the provided rubric to respond.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the unit during April's National Poetry Month
Classroom Considerations
  • The video of the poem begins with ads; fast forward to the audio of the poem
  • Second of five lessons in the eighth-grade poetry unit
  • Lessons are designed to be taught in order
  • Requires a projector for Collins's poem
  • Prep time includes making copies
Pros
  • Several models of catalog poems are included
Cons
  • None
Common Core