Lesson Plan

7th Grade Poetry: I Am Poem

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A study of Alfred Noyes's poem "The Highwayman" opens a lesson about narrative poetry. Scholars read the poem and compare it to the animated video version using a worksheet. Learners look at models and use a template to craft an "I Am" poem.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Post the poems and pictures in the classroom
  • Conduct the unit during April's Poetry Month
Classroom Considerations
  • Some learners may need additional scaffolding to make the connection between "The Highway Man" and their own "I Am" poem
  • Requires a projection device for the video and copies
  • Class members need access to devices with internet
  • The first of five lessons in the poetry unit designed for seventh graders
Pros
  • Models of and a template for the "I Am" poem are provided
Cons
  • None
Common Core