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An Original Poem, RubricInk

”The embodiment of social injustice is the ignorance of individuality. For a society to remain in a cohesive flow, individuals must relate and respond to themselves in a way that favors authentic and realistic distinction.

 Formality must go out the door when addressing these self-prone nuances. The education of ones self will create an awareness of likes and dislikes that reside above societal norms. Many times, ones’ attitude of skill-set are those of their environment. For true understanding to occur, there needs to be a relative awareness of self-identity, self-efficacy, and self-characterization. These reflective assessments can be introduced to much of the junior population via inquiries, and internal prompts. These non filibuster instructional methods will go right into the mind and thinking corridors of individuals to bring about an authentic review of self knowledge”.

Scriptural Reference

When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

Matthew 16:13

Lesson Plan: Exploring Meaning and Craft in a 7–9 Stanza Poem

Lesson Objectives

Students will:

1. Analyze the structure, tone, and theme of a multi-stanza poem. Select what style of poem (Sonnet, Haiku, Limerick, Villanelle, Acrostic, Ode, Free verse, Blank Verse, Concrete Poetry)
   
2. Identify and interpret key literary devices (imagery, metaphor, alliteration, rhythm, tone).
   
3. Discuss how stanza structure contributes to meaning.
   
4. Write a brief analytical or creative response inspired by the poem.

Engagement: Begin with a short discussion: Recite the Poem
“What makes poetry different from prose?”

Vocabulary & Composition: Identify and define 5–7 challenging or thematic vocabulary words from the poem.

Literary Analysis: Have students select-Tone & Mood of the poem; Imagery and figurative language (metaphor, simile, symbolism); Sound devices (rhyme, rhythm; Structure and progression (How does each stanza build the meaning?)

Have Student reread the poem. Ask them to Compare and Connect. How does the speakers attitude evolve throughout stanzas? What universal them does the poem express? Write a short poem or journal entry that mirrios this original poem.

Extension: Research another poem by the same author and compare its theme or tone.