Poetry: Day 1
Do Now: What is poetry to you? Do you value poetry in your life? Why or why not?
Homework: Do you already write poetry? If yes, then why? If no, then why not?
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Critical Thinking Question: What is poetry?
Content: Dead Poets Society Clip, Saul Williams Videos, Introduction to Poetry,
Objective: Students begin their own inquiries into poetry, to see poetry as an opportunity to see the world a little differently, to see the world anew.
Class Activities: Watch videos, discussion about video, writing about videos.
Do Now: What is poetry to you? Do you value poetry in your life? Why or why not?
Homework: Do you already write poetry? If yes, then why? If no, then why not?
(1 Paragraph)
Critical Thinking Question: What is poetry?
Content: Dead Poets Society Clip, Saul Williams Videos, Introduction to Poetry,
Objective: Students begin their own inquiries into poetry, to see poetry as an opportunity to see the world a little differently, to see the world anew.
Class Activities: Watch videos, discussion about video, writing about videos.
