Elements of Poetry - Figurative Language Mini Lessons & Activities Poetry Month

Elements of Poetry and Figurative Language Unit was created for students who need a beginner’s understanding of poetry or figurative language review. Each day provides a short lesson on one element of poetry, multiple readings of a short poem, and an activity using the term of the day. Perfect for Poetry Month or any time of the year.

Included in this Elements of Poetry Figurative Language Unit:

• Ten short poetry and figurative language mini lessons. Each lesson features notes that explain a new term, how it is used, and supports for locating examples within a text. 
• Nearly all lessons have a companion sheet where students practice using the term in their own writing or illustrations.
• “I Am” and Free Verse Poetry sheets. Students write their own “I Am” poem or use the blank pages to write a Free Verse poem.
• Vocabulary puzzles. Students match a definition and example to each figurative language term studied in the unit.
• Vocabulary cards. Each card lists a term, its definition, and an example.
• Vocabulary booklet. Students write a sentence telling what they knew about the word before the lesson, a sentence on what they’ve learned about the word, and draw their idea of the word in the box. 
• Bookmarks with the seven types of figurative language for students to use while reading poetry.
• A vocabulary quiz on the seven figurative language terms used.
• A summative assessment. Students are asked to read two poems, note elements found in each, and then compare and contrast the two.
• Reflection. Students answer reflection questions about their experience learning about poetry.

Tips for using this Poetry Mini Lessons Unit with your upper elementary students: 

• The unit was designed to take no more than thirty minutes per lesson and lasted two weeks in my classroom. 
• It worked extremely well as a "front-loader" for struggling students before we began our complete unit on poetry with the whole class.
• The pages included can be used with any poems; I’ve included a list of titles as suggestions. 
• Because you will be using your own poems, students’ answers will vary. However, I have included answer keys wherever possible.

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