Lesson Title: Analyzing Poetry CCGPS Connections: ELACC8RL1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports

s an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELACC8RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. ELACC8W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. ELACC8RL10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. ELACC8SL5: Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. ELACC8SL6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.) Learning Objectives: The learner will use appropriate search terms to locate information online with 90% accuracy. The learner will read and comprehend poetry with appropriate text complexity with 90% accuracy. The learner will analyze text to determine meaning with 90% accuracy. The learner will create a PowerPoint presentation using a template with 90% accuracy. The learner will adapt speech and volume appropriately when presenting information with 90% accuracy. Purpose of Lesson: The purpose of this lesson is for students to analyze poetry using the skills developed in the unit. Students will gain experience creating visual aids using PowerPoint and presenting their work to an audience of their peers. Equipment Needed: Teacher computer with Internet access Twenty student computers (located in computer lab) Projector Materials Needed: PowerPoint template Individual presentation rubric

Assessment of Learners: Observation during individual work Performance assessment using rubric

Implementation: Student Activity: Introduction: Participate in brief discussion on online searching. Search online to locate poetry about bullying. Select an appropriate poem. Instructor Activity: Explain assignment instructions. Lead brief discussion on using appropriate search terms. Observe students while completing task. Answer questions and provide assistance as needed. Observe students while completing task. Answer questions and provide assistance as needed. Use rubric to assess student performance.

Body:

Analyze poem based on required elements. Work to create a PowerPoint presentation by including the required information as well as other multimedia to enhance visual aid. Present poetry analysis project.

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