Lesson Plan

From Apples To Oranges: Examining Literary Devices

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Make learning the definitions of literary terms memorable with a fun and engaging activity. Teams of scholars are given several terms and create an acrostic poem with simplified definitions and examples.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the activity as a review before the AP exams or the SAT
  • Print the literary terms on one color of card stock and the definitions on another
  • Laminate the cards to permit reuse
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a projection device for the PowerPoint
Pros
  • Includes an example of an acrostic poem for analogy
  • Materials are available in both English and Spanish
Cons
  • None
Common Core