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This Rhythm in Poetry: Okie Dokie, Here’s the Trochee activity also includes:
Iambs and trochees may seem intimidating to some learners, but after reading a straightforward online lesson, they'll be masters of poetic feet! The lesson includes examples of trochaic poems from Edgar Allen Poe and William Blake.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign to learners over a holiday break or vacation
- Use percussive instruments to demonstrate the difference between iambs and trochees
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to the Internet
- Part of a more extensive unit on rhythm patterns in poetry
Pros
- Easy to follow for even the most reluctant young poets
- Includes a link to a rhyming dictionary
Cons
- None