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How to Write an Apology Poem ActivityHow to Write an Apology Poem Activity
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Poetry4kids
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3rd - 8th
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English Language Arts
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How to Write an Apology Poem

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Put a silly spin on making amends with an apology poem. Budding poets think of a time they were made to apologize although they didn't mean it. They then turn their experience into a poem that offers details and ends with an explanation of why the action was worth it. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

poetry, poetry writing, Writing, descriptive writing, the five senses, sense of touch, sense of hearing, sense of smell, sense of sight, sense of taste

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Research additional poems by William Carlos Williams
  • Have authors share their work with the class as a whole or in small groups using cooperative learning strategies 
  • Instead of writing an insincere apology, direct pupils to give a real apology through a poem when they are having a difficult time getting along with someone

Classroom Considerations

  • The plan is written for class members to follow; however, it can also be lead by a teacher 

Pros

  • Includes two examples  
  • Encourages participants to have fun 
  • Adds humor to a generally serious topic

Cons

  • Example poems are displayed in a light colored font that may be hard to read 

Common Core

W.3.4 W.4.4 W.5.4 W.6.4 W.7.4 W.8.4

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