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Grade Level: 9

Unit: Different Types of Poetry   

Lesson Objectives:  Time Required to complete this lesson: approximately 1 week  
 * Students will know different genres of poetry (lyric, sonnet, free verse, etc...)
 * Students will be exposed to each type of poetry
 * Students will know the difference between the genres discussed

Title of lesson: An overview of the different types of poetry

Description of lesson: This lesson will be a brief overview of all the different types of poetry we will be covering in our poetry unit. We will look at examples of each genre, comparing and contrasting them as we go.

Assignment: The assignment for this lesson is Google-based assignment. Students will be assigned groups and will be using six different Google tools to develop their understanding of poetry. This assigment will be completed over the course of the week, and groups will have work time in class to collaborate and organize their assignment. However, this project will not be completed in class: STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO WORK OUTSIDE OF CLASS TO PRODUCE AN "A" PROJECT! Here is the assignment handout:

Resources/materials needed: A computer, knowledge of Google and related tools (this is built into the assignment), and creativity.  

Technology used: The technology used in this assignment is Google-based. Only one username and password is needed to access ALL the tools.

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: Using Google for this assignment will give the students a chance to use different technological tools to enhance their understanding of poetry. They will create a powerpoint that can be accessed by them anywhere there is internet. They will be posting their opinion of poetry on Google Knol, and they will be using Google search tools to form that opinion. This assignment will give them the opportunity to work with technology as a group.


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