Poetry is a beautiful and powerful art form that often goes under-appreciated in modern education. However, unlocking the power of poetry can be a great way to help children develop their creativity, critical thinking skills, and language abilities. If you're a teacher looking to introduce your students to the magic of poetry, then you've come to the right place. In this lesson plan designed for grades 4-6, we will take you through a step-by-step lesson on how to help your students understand and appreciate poetry, all in French!
Please note that the downloadable lesson is at the bottom of this post!
I like to start off my poetry unit in stations. I have 3 stations and students
remain at each station for about 20 minutes.
Station 1: Poetry Information & Note Taking
Have students read up on the slides that I have made and take notes on the questions asked and jot down any other questions they may have about poetry.
Station 2: Poetry Book Exploration
If you have poetry books, great! If not, go ahead to your school library or public library and take out as many poetry books as you see fit. I usually try to take out mostly French ones, but I do bring a few English books as well.
Station 3: Blackout Poetry
Print a few copies of the instructions and example provided for this station. Have students observe and read it. Collect newspapers, magazines, or even print articles online. Place black
Sharpies at the station. Allow students to explore creating blackout poetry. Tell them to keep their favourite for sharing.
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Day 1: Poetry Centres
Centre 1: Poetry Slideshow and Notes
Centre 2: Poetry Book Exploration
Centre 3: Blackout Poetry Writing
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Day 1: Poetry Centre (Download above)
- Centre 1: Poetry Slideshow and Notes
- Centre 2: Poetry Book Exploration
- Centre 3: Blackout Poetry Writing
Day 2: Poetry Sharing Members Only
- Poetry Slideshow Review
- Class Discussion: Favourite Type of Poem
- Blackout Poetry Sharing
Day 3: Poetry Shared Reading Members Only
- Poetry Text Exploration
- Instructions
Day 4: Figurative Language: Personification Members Only
- Personification First Read Worksheet
- Personification Song
- Personification Information Sheet
- Personification Second Read
- Personification Scavenger Hunt
Day 5: Figurative Language: Simile Members Only
- Simile First Read Worksheet
- Simile Poem
- Simile Information Sheet
- Simile Second Read
- Simile Scavenger Hunt
Day 6: Figurative Language: Metaphor Members Only
- Metaphor First Read Worksheet
- Metaphor Poem
- Metaphor Information Sheet
- Metaphor Second Read
- Metaphor Scavenger Hunt
Day 7: Figurative Language: Hyperbole Members Only
- Hyperbole First Read Worksheet
- Hyperbole Poem
- Hyperbole Information Sheet
- Hyperbole Second Read
- Hyperbole Scavenger Hunt
Day 8: Writing: Poetry Members Only
- Poetry Writing Exploration
Day 9 : Reading: Slam Poetry Members Only
- Slam Poetry Poem
- Slam Poetry Information Sheet
- Slam Poetry Videos
- Slam Poetry Expectations
Day 10&11 : Writing: Slam Poetry Members Only
- Slam Poetry Ideas
- Slam Poetry Rough Draft
Day 12 : Writing: Slam Poetry Members Only
- Slam Poetry Review
- Mini Rubrics
- Slam Poetry Published Work
- Slam Poetry Writing Rubrics
Day 13&14 : Speaking: Slam Poetry Members Only
- Slam Poetry Speaking Practice
- Slam Poetry Speaking Expectations
Day 15 : Speaking: Slam Poetry Members Only
- Slam Poetry Presentations
- Slam Poetry Speaking Rubrics
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