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This What Is Poetry? lesson plan also includes:
The first lesson of 12 in a poetry unit asks class members to develop their own definition of poetry. After crafting a response, they examine a variety of examples and decide if the resources are or are not poems.
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Instructional Ideas
- Instruct pupils to keep all materials for the unit in a poetry notebook for future reference
- The lesson begins with a discussion of plagiarism; explain to learners that they will be crafting poems for the unit and must not present others' work as their own
Classroom Considerations
- First in a series of 12 lessons in a poetry unit designed for grade seven
- Lesson are cumulative and designed to be taught in order
- Requires copies, projection equipment, and internet access
Pros
- Includes tips for teachers, links to the teachers' guide, and information about the unit
- Young poets are encouraged to enter their poems in the 7GP Contest
Cons
- None