Lesson Plan

Analyzing Poems from Inside Out and Back Again to Develop Criteria for an Effective Poem

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Scholars analyze a model poem to help guide their poetry writing. They use Think-Pair-Share to discuss word choice and meaning in "Papaya Tree" and "Wet and Crying." To finish, they use their discussions to collect evidence on what makes an effective poem.

9 Views 5 Downloads
CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Ask readers to discuss the differences between poems and novels to provoke their thinking before beginning the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson two in the Grade 8 ELA Module 1, Unit 3 series
  • Complete lessons in order
Pros
  • Includes teaching notes to enhance the lessons
  • Lists vocabulary to learn to increase comprehension
Cons
  • None
Common Core