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A study of Alfred Noyes's poem "The Highwayman" opens a lesson about narrative poetry. Scholars read the poem and compare it to the animated video version using a worksheet. Learners look at models and use a template to craft an "I Am" poem.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Post the poems and pictures in the classroom
- Conduct the unit during April's Poetry Month
Classroom Considerations
- Some learners may need additional scaffolding to make the connection between "The Highway Man" and their own "I Am" poem
- Requires a projection device for the video and copies
- Class members need access to devices with internet
- The first of five lessons in the poetry unit designed for seventh graders
Pros
- Models of and a template for the "I Am" poem are provided
Cons
- None