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Who Am I? Identity Poems Lesson PlanWho Am I? Identity Poems Lesson Plan
Publisher
Anti-Defamation League
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Grade
2nd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2020
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Who Am I? Identity Poems

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A lesson plan celebrating identity begins with a something-about-me activity, then moves on to writing favorite words. Class members then brainstorm metaphors and comparisons and read a poem to inspire their poetic abilities. Scholars craft an acrostic poem.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

identity, self identity, self-awareness, poetry, Writing, social-emotional learning, Social & Emotional Learning, acrostic poems, metaphors, comparisons

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a poetry corner in your classroom where learners can read their finished products to their peers
  • Perform the lesson in April, National Poetry Month, or at the start of the school year to get to know your class
  • Keep poems in portfolios to give back at the end of the year and reflect on answers

Classroom Considerations

  • Materials need copying and some preparation with cutting and sorting

Pros

  • The lesson acts as an icebreaker to learn more about each classmate
  • Worksheets assist pupils in writing their poem

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.R.4 CCRA.R.5 CCRA.W.4 CCRA.L.3 CCRA.L.5

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