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Lyric Poetry: Earthrise Exploration

Author

Gail

Subject

Lyric Poetry

Prompt used to create this resource

Create a teacher scripted lesson plan for four days using the My Perspective grade seven document planner. Each day's lesson must have an exit ticket The following is a summary of a document named b2dacd81-f79f-4e91-b45f-81f6d35bc924%2Fuser_uploads%2FUAm6eEyxufW_ya2Wu7vq9?alt=media&token=0fc7f193-3ac2-48b5-a13e-2ac30a963c62: The lesson plan titled "Our Purpose in Poetry: Or, Earthrise" focuses on lyric poetry and is designed for Grade 7 students as part of Unit 4, employing peer-group learnin...

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This resource focuses on the analysis of lyric poetry, including the examination of themes and textual evidence through the lens of the poem 'Our Purpose in Poetry: Or, Earthrise.' Students will enhance their vocabulary by learning the Latin root '-voc-' and its application in various words. The document includes a comparative study of lyric poetry and spoken-word poetry, with specific characteristics and examples for analysis. It also guides students through a collaborative learning process that emphasizes initial impressions, thematic discovery, and the use of poetic techniques such as alliteration, repetition, and rhyme. The resource culminates in a personal reflection that connects poetic themes to contemporary issues, reinforcing the relevance of poetry in today's world.

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