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Introduction to Poetry: The 3 R's Instructional VideoIntroduction to Poetry: The 3 R's Instructional Video
Publisher
Alison Neibling
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 10th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
10:51
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Projection
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Year
2015
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Introduction to Poetry: The 3 R's

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Get to the know the importance of the three R's of poetry (rhyme, repetition, and rhythm) with this video created to accompany your poetry instruction for a middle school audience. With detailed information, examples, and digital highlighting, your pupils will gain insight to the basics of writing poems. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

poetry, poetry writing, rhymes, rhyme schemes, rhythm, rhythm patterns

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a flipped classroom assignment by giving the link to scholars to watch before coming to class the day the information will be applied
  • Share this video with fellow English language arts teachers or poetry enthusiasts 
  • Design an anchor chart showcasing the three R's referenced in the video 

Classroom Considerations

  • Although this video is designed for middle schoolers, the content and examples are appropriate for most levels
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • The narrator speaks clearly and slow enough for viewers to easily take notes
  • Slides are descriptive and address the topic thoroughly 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.6.4 RL.7.4 RL.8.4 RL.9-10.4

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