At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand what poetry is and its purpose, identify different forms of poetry, and analyze and interpret a poem.
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Brainstorming Activity
Ask students to brainstorm what they think poetry is and what it means to them.
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Defining Poetry
Introduce the definition of poetry and its purpose.
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Types of Poetry
Provide examples of different types of poetry such as sonnets, haikus, free verse, and ballads.
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Differences between Types of Poetry
Ask students to identify the differences between each type of poetry.
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Identifying Forms of Poetry
Provide students with a worksheet that includes different types of poetry. Ask students to identify the form of each poem and explain why they think it belongs to that form.
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Analyzing and Interpreting a Poem
Provide students with a poem and ask them to read it silently. Ask students to identify the theme of the poem and explain how the poet conveys this theme.
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Reflection Activity
Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about poetry. Ask students to share one thing they found interesting or surprising about poetry.
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Homework
Ask students to find a poem they like and bring it to class to share with the class next lesson.
