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8th Grade Poetry: Narrative Poem Lesson Plan8th Grade Poetry: Narrative Poem Lesson Plan
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Utah Education Network (UEN)
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8th
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English Language Arts
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8th Grade Poetry: Narrative Poem

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  • 8th Grade Poetry Unit (.html)
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  • Synonym/Antonym Worksheet (.docx)
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The first lesson of a five-lesson unit designed for eighth graders has class members reading and watching a video of Edgar Allen Poe's narrative poem, "The Raven." They then craft their narrative poem, illustrate it, and share their work with a partner. Participants complete a rubric for their partner's poem to end the lesson.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

poetry analysis, poetry, narrative poetry, edgar allan poe, the raven, synonyms, antonyms, peer editing, rhyme schemes

Instructional Ideas

  • The Simpson's version of "The Raven" video begins with two ads; advance the tape to skip the ads
  • Other versions of the poem are available on the internet
  • Plan the series for April's National Poetry Month

Classroom Considerations

  • The five lessons are designed to be taught in order
  • Requires copies of the worksheets and a projection device for the "The Raven" video

Pros

  • Includes models of a narrative poem and rhyme schemes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.8.10

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