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Grade Level: 9

Unit: Different Types of Poetry

Lesson Objectives:  Time Required to complete this lesson: approximately 1week  
 * Students will understand what lyrical poetry is and how it differs from a sonnet
 * Studenst will be able to  identify whether a poem is lyrical or not
 * Students will be exposed to lyrical poetry in class
 * Students will duscuss poetry and their personal interpretations with their peers
 * Students will respectfully agree/disagree with their peers.

Title of lesson: Lyrical Poetry

Description of lesson: The History of lyrical poetry, modern lyrical poetry and the journey of lyrical poetry from past to present will all be incorpated into this lesson. Students will be challenged to interpret lyrical poetry, and to discuss the concept of music versus poetry.  

Assignment: Lyrics were originally poetry. Now they're the words in our favorite songs. Listen to the following song and see what you think. Is it poetry? Would it be poetry if the words were read and not sung? Does it fill you with emotion?

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Now comment on the above song. I don't want a "great song" type of comment. I want to know whether you think it is poetry, whether or not it fits the bill of a lyric (in the poetic sense of the word). You must submitt your name in order to recieve credit for this assignment. Type your comment in the "message" box and hit "shout" to submitt it.

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Resources/materials needed: Computer/internet

Technology used: playlist.com and a shout box from shoutmix.com  

The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: Students will listen to a song on a playlist. It is conveniently placed in the assignment so that they don't have to hunt for it. Also, it gives them an example of lyrical poetry that they can consider anytime they have access to a computer, which beats discussing songs in class-this way they can actually hear the song and experience the poetry. Also, I will be able to view everybodies comments through shoutmix.com.


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