Understanding Poetry Themes and Techniques

Gemma Cooper from Harding Charter Prep High School presents a lesson on finding one's voice in poetry. The lesson guides students through writing a three-stanza poem using a provided template. It emphasizes the importance of themes, tone, and imagery in poetry. Students are encouraged to express themselves creatively and decorate their poems. The lesson concludes with an invitation to share completed poems with the community.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Gemma?

• Reading comprehension

• Writing essays

• Finding your voice in poetry

• Learning grammar rules

What is the first material needed for the poetry exercise?

• A dictionary

• A template

• A notebook

• A thesaurus

What is the purpose of the repeated lines in the poem?

• To add more words

• To make it rhyme

• To establish the theme

• To confuse the reader

What two characteristics did Gemma choose for her poem's theme?

• Calm and peaceful

• Smart and clever

• Strong and brave

• Happy and joyful

What does line 2 of the poem ask you to express?

• A book you like

• Something you wonder about

• A place you want to visit

• A person you admire

What is the focus of the second stanza in the poem?

• Famous poets

• Historical events

• Imagery using the five senses

• Rhyming words

What does line 10 of the poem ask you to express?

• What makes you happy

• What bothers you

• Your favorite color

• A place you love

What is the purpose of the third stanza?

• To conclude and tie everything together

• To introduce new characters

• To add more questions

• To change the theme

What creative activity is suggested after completing the poem?

• Decorating the poem with images

• Writing a short story

• Drawing a picture

• Singing a song

How can students share their completed poems?

• By posting them on a blog

• By emailing or tagging on social media

• By mailing them to a friend

• By submitting them to a magazine