Poetry: Imagery & Metaphor
Read and write poems that paint pictures with figurative language.
Materials
5 materials1
Opening question slide
2
Concept deck
2
Slides
3
Recording sheet
4
Quick check quiz
Lesson plan
4 phases, 42 minGoal
Students can identify imagery and metaphor in a poem and explain the effect each has on the reader.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects poetry: imagery & metaphor to what students already know.
5 min
class
Opening question slide
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
14 min
class
Concept deck
Slides
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
18 min
pair
Recording sheet
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
5 min
single
Quick check quiz
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Ratings & comments
Clear, classroom-ready, and the materials list is accurate. My only tweak was adding a few more minutes to the practice phase.
The assessment rubric alone was worth it. I have reused it across three other lessons since.
The wrap-up prompt produced the best written responses I have had from this class all year.
Glad it was useful. Let me know how the series goes.
Thanks, this is really helpful feedback.