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Explore rhythm, rhyme, and expression. Learn about different types of poetry, poetic devices, and create original poems.

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Explore a comprehensive, standards-aligned Poetry lesson plan example below. This complete lesson plan template includes learning objectives, detailed lesson segments, assessment rubrics, quiz questions, practice exercises, exit tickets, homework assignments, differentiation strategies, and discussion prompts. Use this as a reference to understand what you can create with our AI lesson plan generator.

Exploring Poetry: Rhythm, Rhyme, and Expression

Learning Objectives
  • Understand poetry
  • Identify devices
  • Write poetry
Lesson Plan
Segment 1: Introduction to Poetry
15 minutes

Objective: Introduce poetry

Activities:
  • Read example poems
  • Discuss what poetry is
  • Compare to prose

Check for Understanding: Can students identify poetry?

Segment 2: Rhyme and Rhythm
25 minutes

Objective: Learn rhyme and rhythm

Activities:
  • Identify rhyming words
  • Clap rhythms
  • Practice patterns

Check for Understanding: Can students identify rhyme?

Segment 3: Figurative Language
20 minutes

Objective: Learn figurative language

Activities:
  • Introduce similes
  • Introduce metaphors
  • Find examples

Check for Understanding: Can students identify figurative language?

Segment 4: Types of Poetry
20 minutes

Objective: Explore poetry types

Activities:
  • Read haiku
  • Read free verse
  • Read limericks

Check for Understanding: Can students identify poetry types?

Segment 5: Writing Poetry
20 minutes

Objective: Write poems

Activities:
  • Choose poetry type
  • Write first draft
  • Share poems

Check for Understanding: Can students write poems?

Materials Needed
  • Poetry examples
  • Rhyming dictionaries
  • Writing paper
  • Student notebooks
Poetry Exercises

Practice exercises

Write a Poem

Create original poem

Instructions: Write a poem using learned techniques

25 minutes individual
Poetry Quiz

Test understanding

Intermediate
Basic understanding
Question 1

What is rhyme?

Answer1: Words that sound the same Correct
Answer2: The rhythm
Answer3: The meaning
Poetry Rubric

Assessment rubric

Criterion Excellent (4) Good (3) Satisfactory (2) Needs Improvement (1)
Creativity Highly creative (4 points) Creative (3 points) Some creativity (2 points) Limited creativity (1 point)
Grading Scale
  • A: 11-12
  • B: 9-10
  • C: 7-8
  • D: 5-6
  • F: Below 5
Poetry Exit Ticket

Answer questions

Question 1

Name one poetic device

Key Points: Rhyme, rhythm, simile, or metaphor
Differentiation Strategies
Struggling Learners
ELL Support

Simple poems

Example: Use visual aids
ELL Support

Visual support

Example: Use visual aids
IEP/Learning Support

Structured formats

Example: Provide accommodations
IEP/Learning Support

Extra support

Example: Provide accommodations
On-Level Learners
Standard Approach

Follow lesson plan as designed

Advanced Learners
Extension Activity

Complex forms

Extension: Advanced project
Extension Activity

Advanced devices

Extension: Advanced project
Poetry Homework

Complete tasks

Write a short poem
10 points
Grading: Creative expression
Estimated Time: 20 minutes
Poetry Discussion
Suggested Format: Class discussion
Question 1
reflection

Why do people write poetry?

1 minute
Key Points:
  • Expression
  • Beauty
  • Communication

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Poetry lesson plans are available for Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6. Each lesson plan is tailored to the specific grade level with age-appropriate content and activities.

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  • Subject: English Language Arts
  • Grade Levels: Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
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