Lesson Plan

Revision

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Young poets learn the value of using a thesaurus when crafting and revising poems. They examine poems rich in figurative language and then a revised version with the figurative language removed. To demonstrate what they have learned, participants offer feedback on the draft of a poem.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Conduct the unit during April's Poetry Month
  • Remind class members to keep all materials from the unit in their writer's notebook
Classroom Considerations
  • Third in a 12-lesson unit designed for seventh graders
  • Requires copies
  • Class members must have access to a thesaurus
Pros
  • Links are provided to extra materials for instructors
  • Offers teacher tips
Cons
  • None