About This Unit

SUBJECT
Reading Comprehension, Oral Language Development, Poetry Writing

GRADE
6-8

DURATION
4 Weeks

Lopezland Poetry Slam

By Emy Lopez

Students will begin a very exciting journey into the world of poems by learning the basic elements of poetry. They will experience and learn these elements by reading various poems; listening to music lyrics and ultimately creating their own poetry for the annual poetry slam…I call mine the "Lopezland Poetry Slam." A poetry slam is a culminating project that allows students to show off their ability to incorporate the elements of poetry into their own poems. Through writing and speaking poetry, students develop oral language and presentation skills.

OBJECTIVE

Students Will:

  1. Write an "Ode" using the concepts covered.

LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Poetry Unit
Lesson 2: What are the Elements of Poetry?

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