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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Literary terms and poetic devices |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Literary Terms and Poetic Devices
Any grade level, suitable for middle to high school students (approximately ages 11-18).
English Language Arts
20 students
30 minutes
The lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, particularly in the areas of reading comprehension, analysis of literature, and writing.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Literary Terms | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce literary terms and poetic devices; provide a definition. |
| 2 | Group Discussion | 5 minutes | Divide students into small groups to discuss the terms; students can brainstorm examples. |
| 3 | Presentation of Terms | 5 minutes | Regroup and share examples; teacher writes key terms on the board. |
| 4 | Guided Analysis | 10 minutes | Read provided poems and excerpts together; identify literary terms in context. |
| 5 | Creative Exercise | 5 minutes | Have students create their own sentences or short poems using at least three literary terms or devices. |
| 6 | Review and Homework Assignment | 5 minutes | Summarize the lesson; assign homework to write a short poem or paragraph that incorporates at least five literary terms, to be submitted in the next class without presentation. |
Write a short poem or paragraph that incorporates at least five literary terms or poetic devices learned in class. Submit this written assignment at the next class, with no presentations required for sharing.
Encourage students to think about how literary terms and poetic devices enhance their understanding and appreciation of texts. Remind them that these tools will be important for their future reading and writing tasks.