Exploring Poetry
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 20 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify common characteristics of poetry, such as rhyme, rhythm, and imagery.
Warm-Up Video
Learn Bright · 9:26
Poetry for Kids | Learn about the different types of poetry and the parts of a poem.
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The title of a poem is its name, and the theme lets readers know what the poem is about.
- 2
A single line in a poem is called a verse, while a group of lines separated by a space is called a stanza.
- 3
Repetition is a poetic device used to emphasize an idea or create rhythm, while an acrostic poem spells out a word or phrase with the first letter of each line.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three characteristics of poetry discussed in the video.”
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