Where I’m From
In this series of activities, you will explore and analyze poetry and the use of literary devices. By the end of the module, you will have a better understanding of how the use of figurative language and other literary devices help an author express their creativity and share their voice. You will write an original poem in which you reflect on your memories and apply a variety of literary techniques.
Objectives and Goals
- Analyze how literary devices support the interpretation of poetry.
- Compose an original piece of writing.
Essential Question(s)
- How can poetry help people understand one another?
- What is the value in knowing your family history?
Lesson Format
This lesson is designed to take approximately 3-4 days, or 120-180 minutes, and can be completed entirely online. This lesson includes open-ended questions, brainstorming, discussion opportunities, analysis of literary devices, composition of an original creative writing piece, and a video reflection on what you have learned.
Procedure
- First, you will listen to and read a poem. You will then post a passage from that poem on a Padlet board and respond to your group members’ posts.
- You will complete a brainstorming graphic organizer using memories from your life.
- You will listen to and read a poem. Next, you will analyze the poem using Categorical Highlighting. Finally, you will reflect on what you have read by responding to four open-ended questions.
- Using the poem you read and analyzed as a mentor text, you will write an original poem about yourself. You will then recite your poem in a Flipgrid video.
- Finally, you will reflect on the steps you took in your writing process.