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This 7th Grade Poetry: Metaphor Poem lesson plan also includes:
The second instructional activity 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.
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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