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Structure Forming Meaning Lesson PlanStructure Forming Meaning Lesson Plan
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Literacy Design Collaborative
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7th
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Structure Forming Meaning

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Teach literary lovers how to form opinions about form. Scholars read informational text about the form used in villanelles. After analyzing the structure used in the poetry with graphic organizers and gallery walks, writers create essay discussing how the form affects the theme of the poem.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

poetry, informational texts, literary themes

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Use in conjunction with a unit of different types of poetry

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires knowledge of poetry terminology and devices
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Pros

  • Offers options of independent work for self-motivated pupils
  • Gives a suggestion for an extension activity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.7.2 RL.7.5 W.7.2.a W.7.2.b

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