Lesson+Ten+-+Poetry

Poetry Written by: Laurie Mekelburg

Grade Level: 8th Unit: English

Lesson Objectives:
 * Student will understand the different styles of poetry and the terms used.
 * Student will understand and be able to use the terminology correctly for writing poetry.
 * Student will be able to improve their reading and reference skills by gathering information using digital tools.
 * Students will demostrate their creativity in developing a poem and showcasing it using technology.
 * Students will be able to practice their writing skills.
 * Students will have an understanding of issues related to human culture.
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Time required to complete lesson: 3 weeks

Description of lesson: Your student will be learning the differences in various forms of poetry and the terms. We will read and discuss each form and have a given period of time to practice writing a poem using that form. At the end of this section, the student will choose their favorite to be published on our class website.



Assignment:
 * 1) Read and take notes from the chosen genres.
 * 2) Use those notes to journal their review.
 * 3) Rough draft of that style of writing.
 * 4) Fine tune by checking for spelling, grammar and content prior to have peer evaluations.
 * 5) Final draft for grading.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">A voice recording of their favorite poem using podcast Web2.0 tool.

media type="file" key="Poem project.mp3" width="240" height="20" An example of what your completed project may sound like using podcasting Web2.0 tool.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Resources/materials needed: Library, computers, reading material for each form, terminology sheet used for review. Flash cards for terminology learning can be made at []

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The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: Students can learn, read and research the authors and their poetry via the internet. They can find and listen to podcasts of great poetry at []