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The rose is red, the violet is...what comes next? Write a beautiful Valentine's Day poem based on the rhyme scheme and format of "The Valentine" by Joseph Ritson.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use in the days approaching Valentine's Day, or as a fun holiday assignment
- Have pairs work together to create their poetry using the provided poetic format
- Model your own poem in front of the class so lyoung poets can see how to copy the rhyme scheme
Classroom Considerations
- Instructions are a little vague; you'll need to provide more guidance and support for writers to get started
- Designed for middle schoolers, but applicable to both younger and older learners as well
- Much of the worksheet is in color; be sure that printing in black and white won't affect understanding
Pros
- A sweet and creative way to celebrate Valentine's Day
Cons
- None