Sample Poetry Lesson Plan

Name of school: ___________

Teacher: ___________

Date: ___________

Class: English Language Arts

Grade Level: 11/12

Unit 1: Poetry

Objective	Students will be able to identify themes across various forms of literature, such as stories, dramas, and poems.
Unit Essential Question	How does a writer allow for multiple interpretations of a work?
Lesson Essential Question	How do poetic elements impact tone?
Standards	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.10
Materials	Audio file of poem Handouts with printed version of poem(s) Overhead projector
Source Material	English Textbook
Procedure/Assignment	Students will listen to an audio recording of a poem, while following along with printed handouts of the poem. A close reading and analysis will then be done of the poem using an overhead projector. Students will then get into small groups and analyze a new poem in comparison with the first, while identifying which poetic elements are most important in developing the meaning of each. The class will regroup to participate in a discussion comparing their results. Students will then be asked to write a one-page analysis of how the poetic elements used contribute to the meaning of the poem.
Time	50 minutes