Views on Death: A Look at Two Holy Sonnets by John Donne

In this lesson, students will read and analyze two poems by John Donne: "Holy Sonnet X" and "Holy Sonnet VI." Text-dependent questions, an answer key, and teacher's help notes are included. As the summative assessment for the lesson, students will write a brief comparison/contrast essay to examine how Death is portrayed across both poems. A rubric for the essay is included, along with a writing organizer to help struggling writers draft a basic essay.

 
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Interactive Whiteboard
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Keywords: John Donne, Holy Sonnet X, Holy Sonnet VI, Metaphysical poet, text-dependent questions, poem, poetry
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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