Original PromptMini Poetry unit over 3 weeks. week 1 Futility by Wilfred Owen, The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson, and The Destruction of Sennacherib by George Gordon, Lord Byron. Week 2 Envy by Mary Lamb, Excerpt from Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, and Metaphor by Eve Merriam. Week 3 Haiku by Matsuo Basho translated by Sam Hamill, amaze by Adelaide Crapsey, and The Altar by George Herbert.
This learning resource focuses on the analysis and comparison of literary devices, tone, and themes found in nine classic war-themed poems. It is designed for students to develop their skills in identifying imagery, rhythm, and tone, while also understanding how poetic structure influences reader perception. The lessons encourage deep engagement with the texts, prompting students to construct well-supported arguments about the cost and nature of war as portrayed by various poets, including Wilfred Owen, Lord Tennyson, and Lord Byron. Activities involve individual poem analyses, thematic synthesis, and explorations of how structure affects mood and message, culminating in a final challenge that encourages critical thinking about literary devices.