What is Poetry?

Grade 6ELA45 min

Learning Objective

I can write my own poem using at least three different poetic devices.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Introduction to Poetry - Mood, Theme, and Poetic Devices

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Write a four-line poem about a pet. Use alliteration, a metaphor, and personification. Identify each device you used. Write a four-line poem about a favorite food. Use a simile, hyperbole, and rhyme. Identify each device you used.

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