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Rock and Poetry: A Thematic Project ActivityRock and Poetry: A Thematic Project Activity
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Rock and Poetry: A Thematic Project

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Students become exposed to British poetry. They identify and discuss the thematic connection between a poem and a song of their choice, and enrich their understanding of poetry through an in-depth analysis of literary devices in the song and poem.

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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
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