Featured Resource
Author
Mercedes
Subject
Literature
create a lesson plan for 7th grade going over the comparission of rap and poetry including figuartive language
This resource focuses on the exploration and comparison of figurative language used in poetry and rap music. It guides students through identifying various techniques such as similes, metaphors, alliteration, hyperbole, and personification. The lesson includes an analysis of a classic poem, 'Dreams' by Langston Hughes, along with activities that encourage students to analyze both poetic and hip-hop texts. Students will participate in discussions, group work to find figurative language examples, and engage in creative writing by composing their own poems or rap verses. This resource aims to enhance students' understanding of the artistic use of language in different forms of expression.