Poem Series
”A good day, a progressive day. Wait and see, what will happen next. The blessed hope will appear, oh dear, it will remain blessed. The blessed hope will remain, blessed. The one that said to You hold on, to the horn of the altar, this divine Spirit is whispering to you, hope, peace, comfort.”
Scriptural Reference
I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. Psalm 85:8
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Lesson Plan: Exploring Meaning and Craft in a 3–5 Stanza Poem
Lesson Objectives
Students will:
- Analyze the structure, tone, and theme of a multi-stanza poem.
- Identify and interpret key literary devices (imagery, metaphor, alliteration, rhythm, tone).
- Discuss how stanza structure contributes to meaning.
- Write a brief analytical or creative response inspired by the poem.
Engagement: Begin with a short discussion:
“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.
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