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Ouch! The final lesson in the 12-resource poetry unit models for young writers how poems can be used to voice hard truths.
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CCSS:
Designed
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Encourage class members to craft poems that address a social injustice or issue they observe or have experienced
- Preview all the poems included in the lesson and be prepared to offer support when needed
- Post a list of support services available on campus and in the community
Classroom Considerations
- Final resource in a 12-part poetry unit
Pros
- Seventh graders wrote all the poems in the lesson
Cons
- None