These essentials for beginning and intermediate poetry include a two page glossary for poetry (including meter samples) and study worksheet plus word search puzzle for terms.
In the file is a drama glossary including Greek chorus worksheet and suggestions for student notes - plus a puzzle page.
Student analysis charts that teach the definitions of Classic Hero, Anti-Hero, and Romantic Hero are here too. These are set up for partners, but could be used by students working independently. They are meant for use toward the end of a literary piece.
Lessons for teaching figurative language include teacher suggestions and lecture ideas; student handouts and worksheets, and a puzzle. This is a "ready-to-go" lesson, with board note suggestions included.
Worksheets for six classic poems are included as well as tests for those who require memorization of "Stopping by Woods . . ." and/or "Invictus."
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My experience: English Language Arts, including GATE/honors, 7 thru 12; world history middle school and high school; English department chair. Site curriculum coordinator; master teacher for student teachers in both English and history grades 5 thru 8; support teacher for first year teachers and teacher interns.
