•Students will analyze how the structure of a poem contributes to its meaning. •Students will determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings. •Students will analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sound on a verse or stanza of a poem. •I can use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Carl Sandburg's Performance Poetry