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Poetry Power

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore language arts by analyzing poems in their class. In this word play lesson, 2nd graders define the terms rhyme, rhythm and alliteration and identify their uses. Students utilize class word lists to write their own...
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Japanese Poetry: Tanka? You're Welcome!

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students analyze Japanese tanka poetry. For this Japanese poetry lesson, students identify analyze the structure of tanka poetry. Students complete the activities at the given links for the lesson and compose two tanka poems.
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The American Dream Poetry

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze how poetry can reveal themes of 'The American Dream.' In this poetry themes lesson, students discuss the elements of poetry and define imagery. Students read 'Lost Sister' by Cathy Song and complete a related worksheet....
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Teaching Sequence of Activities

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students develop their skills at writing poetry by listening to poetry and using a model to emulate and write a poem. In this poetry writing lesson, students listen to Louis MacNeice's poem 'Prayer Before Birth' and use it to model their...
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Bright Star, would I were a as thou art Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Bright Star, would I were steadfast as thou art."
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The Lamb Theme of Religion

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this literary analysis worksheet, students consider the comments made about religion in William Blake's poem, "The Lamb." Students read an overview of the poem's symbolic content, then respond to five questions in which they reflect...
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My Last Duchess Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this literary analysis worksheet, students examine Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess," as they read the poem and respond to 6 short answer questions.
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Ode to a Nightingale Theme of Mortality

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this literary analysis learning exercise, learners respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of morality in the Keats poem "Ode to a Nightingale." Three extra reading activities are also included.
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Response to Literature: Anecdotal and Saga Memoir Poems

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students differentiate between anecdotal and saga memoir poems. In this response to literature lesson students analyze poems written by others then analyze incidents from their own lives to determine whether they meet the criteria for...
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Performance Poetry as Social Commentary

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore poetry that examines social concerns. In this poetry lesson, students research poems and poets. Learners present their findings to their classmates.
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Big Poppy Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Big Poppy."
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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this literary analysis instructional activity, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on the text of the poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," by T.S. Eliot.
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My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun – Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this poetry discussion worksheet, students consider the elements of poetry as they respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun –."
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Sound Devices in Poetry, Fiction and Nonfiction

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine the impact of sound devices in poetry. In this poetry lesson, students read the listed poems and identify uses of alliteration, repetition, consonance, rhythm, rhyme, and slang. Learners discuss how sound devices enhance...
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The Computation Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "The Computation," by John Donne.
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The Eagle Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "The Eagle."
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Meditation at Lagunitas Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this literary analysis worksheet, students consider the content and theme of  the poem "Meditation at Lagunitas," as they answer 5 short answer questions.
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The Day is Done Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "The Day is Done," by Longfellow.
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Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night."
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Power Poetry

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use poetic devices to discuss political issues. In this cultural diversity lesson, students listen to the president's State of the Union address and write poetic pieces that express their opinions about issues the president...
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What's the Main Idea?

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Pupils explore poetry. In this main idea in poetry lesson, students read poems from Words with Wings, thenidentify the main idea and complete a "Main Idea Mania" worksheet.
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African Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on "Africa," by Maya Angelou.
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Afterwards Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "Afterwards," by Thomas Hardy.
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The Cremation of Sam McGee Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "The Cremation of Sam McGee."

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