Poetry Lesson Plan for 2nd Grade Example Students

Topic: Poetry

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to write their own poems by the end of the lesson.

Materials

• Writing paper
• Pencils
• Poetry writing prompts (provided by teacher)

Warm-Up

• Ask students if they have ever heard of poetry.
• Ask students to share any experiences they have had with poetry.
• Write the word "poetry" on the board and ask students to brainstorm what comes to mind when they think of poetry. Write their responses on the board.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of poetry by explaining that it is a type of writing that uses unique and interesting words and phrases to create a special kind of mood or feeling.
• Tell students that they will be learning how to write their own poems and how to understand the meaning behind other people's poems.
• Distribute the handouts with examples of different types of poems. Have students read through the examples and discuss what makes each type of poem unique.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to write their own poems using the techniques they have learned. Encourage them to be creative and use their imaginations.
• After a few minutes, have the students share their poems with the class and explain the meaning behind their poems.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a topic or theme that they are interested in, such as school, friends, or family.
• Have them write a series of poems on this topic or theme, using the techniques they have learned. Encourage them to be creative and use their imaginations.
• After the students have written their poems, have them display their poems in the classroom or share their poems with the class.

Closure

• Review the steps for writing a poem and the main elements of a poem.
• Ask the students to share their poems with the class and discuss how they used the techniques and elements of poetry in their poems.

Assessment

• Observe the students during independent practice and give feedback on their poems.
• Use a rubric to evaluate the students' poems based on their use of technique and elements of poetry, as well as their overall creativity and appeal.