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Poetry Writing Unit: Writing a Film Poem

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Film poems? To concluded a poetry unit, writers select one of their own poems and create a film that brings to life the sounds and images of their work. Included with the detailed unit plan are daily lessons, student examples, a list of sensory words, and other handouts.

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sensory details, imagery, figurative language, sensory language, poetry writing, poetry

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poetry writing, sensory details, sensory words, poetry, form poems, english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
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Project-Based Learning
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