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Over the course of five periods, scholars create a poetry portfolio. They begin with a reading of the poem, Firefly. With a focus on vocabulary, learners reread the poem then look for sight words and other skills.
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Instructional Ideas
- Keep the poetry folder to have on display during Open House or at Parent Teacher Conferences
- Continue adding to the poetry portfolio by following the lesson using a different poem
- Choose poems based on reading level, divide the class into homogenous groups and direct them to analyze a poem written at their level; roam to assist all groups or work with groups that require additional support
Classroom Considerations
- The lesson's duration is split over five days in 15-minute increments
- Prep, such as posters print-outs, is required
Pros
- Tabs quickly take you to different parts of the lesson plan
- Comes with a homework portion and extension activities
- The lesson works around any skill you are currently teaching the class
Cons
- None
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