32 National Poetry Month Lesson Plans

March 26, 2019 By

I’m not sure when National Poetry Month became a thing, but it is. And I’m glad. If you feel April is a great time for teaching poetry and you need some poetry lesson plans or poetry teaching ideas, you are in the right place. If you feel any month is a great month to teach […]

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English Romantic Poets Study Guide: Examples and Analysis of British Romantic Poems

April 19, 2018 By

Here’s a brief look at British Romantic poets and a couple of poems. Six Famous British Romantic Poets William Blake – “The Tyger,” “The Lamb,” “The Marriage of Heaven and Hell,” “The Chimney Sweeper,” and “The Clod and the Pebble” are his more popular selections. Links to an analysis of these poems can be found […]

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Imagery Lesson Plan: Poets for Teaching Imagery

April 12, 2017 By

Students need more than the definition of imagery to really get it. Understanding imagery involves interpreting and analyzing the author’s purpose for using a specific image or set of images. Good poetry centers around powerful images. These poets excel with imagery. You’re busy. I don’t want to waste your time. Here’s a pdf download imagery […]

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