The second lesson in a five-part poetry unit asks seventh graders to construct a metaphor poem. First, pupils examine Emily Dickinson's "The Railway Train" and identify the metaphor. They then select an object and an animal and craft a metaphor poem.

Concepts

metaphors, poetry, poetry analysis, alliteration, personification

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Instructional Ideas

• Before crafting their poem, have young poets create a list of the similarities between their animal and the object they chose
• Post the poems with illustrations around the classroom
• Conduct the unit during April's National Poetry Month

Classroom Considerations

• The second lesson of five in a poetry unit designed for seventh graders

Pros

• Offers models of metaphor poems
• A detailed list of what must be included in the poem is provided

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.7.10