Poetry Writing Lesson: Poetic Tone and Climate Zones
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Created by Teacher(s): Yen-Yen Chiu|Published on: June 3, 2022
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn the five climate zones in New Jersey and interpret facts into a poetic voice from the point of view of nature.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students explore two interactive maps showing increased precipitation and sea level rise in New Jersey.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn the details and differences of the five climate zones in New Jersey.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students read a short poem describing a zone of nature, choose one climate zone, and reinterpret the details and differences of the zone into a poem from nature’s point of view.
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Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
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