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How does poetry differ from other forms of writing? Class members view two writing samples, decide which one is a poem, and then identify the criteria they used to distinguish between the two samples.
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- The activity is designed to prepare learners for Common Core-type assessments
Pros
- The activity provides all learners with the context and background information they need so that they can successfully demonstrate skills in an assessment situation
Cons
- Some learners may find the information obvious and be challenged by the rigid call-and-response format