Is a Sentence a Poem?

Students are given a picture and asked individually to describe the picture in one sentence of less than twenty words. Afterward, the class analyzes syntax, imagery, and meaning in a chosen one-sentence poem by a canonical author to decide what makes it a poem. Students return to their own descriptive sentence to decide whether it is, is not, or could be a poem, justifying their reasoning. This exercise encourages students to dissect an established poem while defining the characteristics of the genre of poetry. Students then apply their knowledge during reflection upon their own work.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: poem, syntax, sentence structure, figurative language, imagery, meaning
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: General Collection

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