Lesson Plan

#Unstressed #Stressed: Shakespearean Sonnets And Iambic Pentameter

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Does any word rhyme with orange? Young poets try their hand at crafting a Shakespearean sonnet by first creating list of rhyming words. They then examine the use of unstressed and stressed syllables in iambic pentameter and the rhyme scheme of Shakespearean sonnets. After a close reading of "Sonnet 18," learners craft their sonnet. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Laminate the sonnet cards to permit reuse
Classroom Considerations
  • Projection equipment is required for the PowerPoint
  • Put aside considerable prep time to collect and prepare materials
Pros
  • The PowerPoint presentation guides learners through the lesson
Cons
  • None
Common Core