Make a Poetry Book
Lesson Plans
Grades1, 2, 3English Language Arts
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What it is
- In this activity students write three short poems about nature and turn them into a small book.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The resources can be downloaded and used offline or printed.
- This is a great entry point for young students to explore poetry writing.
Additional Prerequisites
- Prior knowledge of poetry is helpful for students.
- It may be difficult for some students to understand the three rhyme schemes: AAAA, AABB, and ABAB.
Differentiation
- It may be best to read Saving Planet Earthly to your students before they write their poems. This book is a great introduction to climate change.
- To harness different talents, consider making this a group activity, where some work on the art of the book cover and others get more involved in poem writing.
- Students can vote on their favorite poems and the best ones could be published in the school's newspaper or other relevant publications.
- Students can publish their poem books digitally.
- Teachers of older or more advanced students can use SubjectToClimate's "Pale Blue Dot, We Will Fail You Not": a Poetry Lesson.
From the scientist review
This activity aims to help foster a connection between students and nature. While it will not specifically educate students on a climate change topic, fostering that connection is important for developing students who understand the importance of climate action. This resource is recommended for students aged 6-8.
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