6th Grade English Language Arts Lectures
2 Poetry Lessons-Poetry Introduction and Mother to Son by L. Hughes Analysis PPT
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This POETRY BUNDLE provides 2 complete digital lessons: a general poetry Powerpoint lesson is included for background knowledge and an analysis Powerpoint lesson is included where Mother to Son by Langston Hughes is analyzed.
POETRY LESSON:
PURPOSE
To explain the differences between poetry and prose
GOAL
To show examples of all unique elements of poetry
AUDIENCE
Whole class, small group, ELL, Special Education, Virtual classrooms
POETRY POWERPOINT
12 slides including live links to supporting videos
What is poetry?
What is prose?
What are the elements of a poem?
Example poem
What is Free Verse?
What are common poetry formats?
Why is poetry hard to understand?
What are poetic devices?
POETRY ANALYSIS LESSON:
PURPOSE
To break down important poetic elements of MOTHER TO SON by Langston Hughes so that the poem may be analyzed for deeper meaning in a written format
GOAL
To show how Hughes expresses an important theme through the use of poetic devices in MOTHER TO SON
AUDIENCE
Whole class, small group, ELL, Special Education, Virtual classrooms
POWERPOINT
12 slides
VIDEO LINK: reading of Mother to Son poem by Dr. ML King, JR
Who is the Speaker?
Who is the Audience?
Rhyming or Free Verse?
Purpose of Dialect?
Poetic devices used
VIDEO LINK: Poetic Devices
Metaphorical meaning
VIDEO LINK: Who is Langston Hughes?
WRITING TEMPLATE FOR ANALYSIS PARAGRAPH
EXAMPLE RESPONSE ANSWER FOR PARAGRAPH