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This Rhythm in Poetry: I Am the Iamb activity also includes:
It's fun to write a poem with iambs! Practice using iambs in all types of different poems with an online poetry lesson.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners practice the iambic rhythm with a biopoem
- Challenge young poets to write their vocabulary or spelling sentences in iambic pentameter
Classroom Considerations
- Poetic concept may be too complex for beginning or younger writers
- Requires access to the Internet
Pros
- Provides several examples of different ways to use iambs in poetry
- Makes upcoming lessons on Shakespearean sonnets easier to understand
Cons
- None