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Deciphering the Mechanics of Poetry

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Eighth graders study poetic devices and use them in their own writing and apply them when reading poetry. In groups, they describe an item using poetic devices.

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metaphors, figurative language, literary devices, similes, poetic devices, poetry, rhyme schemes, rhyming

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metaphor, poetic devices, rhyme scheme, simile, english language arts
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Grade
8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
2005

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