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Which subject	English
What topic	Composition- Poem Composition- Exploring emtions using metaphors and simile using the five Es
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Poem Composition - Exploring Emotions Using Metaphors and Similes

Academic Subject: English

Grade Level: 8

Duration: 30 minutes

Topic: Composition - Poem Composition - Exploring Emotions Using Metaphors and Similes

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the use of metaphors and similes in poetry.
2. Identify emotions and express them creatively through poetic devices.
3. Compose a short poem that effectively employs at least one metaphor and one simile.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with examples of metaphors and similes
• Poetry prompts on slips of paper
• Writing materials (papers and pens)

Introduction (5 minutes)

Engage

• Begin with a brief discussion on emotions. Ask students to name a few emotions and how they might express these feelings.
• Introduce the concepts of metaphors and similes. Explain that these are powerful tools poets use to express emotions in a vivid and relatable way.

Example of metaphor: "The world is a stage."
Example of simile: "Her smile was like the sun."

Explore (15 minutes)

1. Presentation (5 minutes):

   • Explain the differences between metaphors and similes.
   • Provide examples on the whiteboard, encouraging students to share their own examples.

2. Group Activity (10 minutes):

   • Divide students into small groups and distribute handouts with a variety of emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and confusion.
   • In their groups, students will brainstorm and list metaphors and similes that could represent these emotions.
   • Encourage creativity and share some examples from each group with the class.

Elaboration (5 minutes)

Create

• Give each student a slip with poetry prompts related to emotions (e.g., "Write about a time you felt very happy," or "Describe a moment of sadness").
• Instruct students to draft a short poem (8-12 lines) that incorporates both a metaphor and a simile related to the emotion from their prompt.
• Remind students to focus on showing the emotion through their chosen poetic devices.

Evaluation (5 minutes)

Share

• Invite a few students to share their poems with the class.
• Encourage a supportive atmosphere where peers can give positive feedback, focusing on the effective use of metaphors and similes.

Reflect

• Conclude the lesson by asking students to reflect on what they’ve learned about using metaphors and similes in expressing emotions.
• Ask them to consider how poetry can serve as an outlet for feelings and personal experiences.

Closure (5 minutes)

• Summarize key points from the lesson regarding metaphors, similes, and their impact on poetry.
• Inform students that they may build upon this exercise for their next writing assignment, creating a longer piece that explores their emotions further through various poetic devices.

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Homework Assignment

Encourage students to revise their poems based on the feedback received in class and to create a final draft to be submitted in the next lesson. Optionally, students may create an illustration or visual accompaniment to their poem to enhance its emotional impact.