Mrs Joiners Library

A comprehensive unit that introduces students to varying types of poetry and poetic devices. I call the literary analysis of poems, "dissecting poetry" and have worksheets to help students find varying literary elements in poetry.

Three presentations on the world of Greek mythology: The first begins with "what is myth?," moves onto an overview of the Big Twelve gods and goddess, and ends with an exploration of monsters and heroes.

Compare and contrast the two works, "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman and "I, Too" by Langston Hughes.

Begin an introduction to mythology by explaining what constitutes a myth. Pair this with a mentor text, "Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears," by Verna Aardema and have a discussion with your class about what myths mean to us as humans.

Using the Jacob's Ladder scaffolding, explore the details of Walt Whitman's poem, "I Hear America Singing" in a presentation.

Teach your students a basic overview of the Greek gods! This presentation begins at with the swirling chaos of pre-gods and goes through the Big Twelve.

A presentation which analyzes Walt Whitman's, "I Hear America Singing." Best used with in conjunction with "I, Too" by Langston Hughes.

A presentation analyzing "I, Too" by Langston Hughes. Explores how this poem was thought to be in response to Walt Whitman's, "I Hear America Singing."

Going beyond the big twelve, introduce your students to the monsters and heroes of the Greek world.

An analysis of Archibald MacLeish's "Ars Poetica" to explain how poets write thoughtfully about writing.

A presentation to begin a poetry unit with an introduction to Ars Poetica. We examine, "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins.