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Young poets learn the value of using a thesaurus when crafting and revising poems. They examine poems rich in figurative language and then a revised version with the figurative language removed. To demonstrate what they have learned, participants offer feedback on the draft of a poem.
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct the unit during April's Poetry Month
- Remind class members to keep all materials from the unit in their writer's notebook
Classroom Considerations
- Third in a 12-lesson unit designed for seventh graders
- Requires copies
- Class members must have access to a thesaurus
Pros
- Links are provided to extra materials for instructors
- Offers teacher tips
Cons
- None