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This 8th Grade Poetry: Catalog Poem lesson plan also includes:
After conducting a close reading of Billy Collin's poem "Forgetfulness" and responding to questions on a worksheet, young poets craft catalog poems and share their work with a partner. The lesson ends with the partner using the provided rubric to respond.
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Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use the unit during April's National Poetry Month
Classroom Considerations
- The video of the poem begins with ads; fast forward to the audio of the poem
- Second of five lessons in the eighth-grade poetry unit
- Lessons are designed to be taught in order
- Requires a projector for Collins's poem
- Prep time includes making copies
Pros
- Several models of catalog poems are included
Cons
- None