Ouch! The final lesson in the 12-resource poetry unit models for young writers how poems can be used to voice hard truths.

Concepts

poetry, poetry analysis, social justice, universal themes, personification, social-emotional learning, bullying, cyberbullying

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Instructional Ideas

• Encourage class members to craft poems that address a social injustice or issue they observe or have experienced
• Preview all the poems included in the lesson and be prepared to offer support when needed
• Post a list of support services available on campus and in the community

Classroom Considerations

• Final resource in a 12-part poetry unit

Pros

• Seventh graders wrote all the poems in the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.7.2 RL.7.4 RI.7.4 SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.b SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d