What is Poetry?
12th GradeELA45 min
Learning Objective
I can define poetry and identify its key characteristics.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
The elements of a poem | Reading | Khan Academy
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The writer of a poem is called a poet, and the voice narrating the poem is called the speaker.
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Poems are written in lines, and where a line ends is called a line break; groups of lines are called stanzas.
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Poems may or may not rhyme, and they can be about everything or nothing at all.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Define poetry based on the video. Then, list three key characteristics of poetry discussed in the video.”
Teacher Guide
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