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A matter of identity: Writing an extended metaphor poem: Students apply their knowledge of literary devices by reading and analyzing the poem “Identity” by Julio Noboa Polanco. Students then create their own poem incorporating the literary devices studied and analyzed in the above mentioned poem. This lesson includes modifications for a Novice Low Limited English student.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and English Language Development); By Susan Brooks and Carrie Mabry.

Just like Brian Wilson did: Using allusion to teach imagery & theme: Beginning ENG I students are introduced to the general concepts of imagery (including symbolism) and theme in short literature in a lesson that features two contemporary pop songs and their lyrics. Serves as a useful attention getting exercise for low-level ENG I students who must become familiar with general literary concepts and terms for the ENG I EOC.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts); By Jeffrey Weeks.

"Sonnet 130": Rude or reality?: This lesson focuses on Shakespeare's "Sonnet 130." It contains a copy of the sonnet, questions to use when discussing and analyzing the sonnet, and a creative component. This lesson has modifications for Novice Low Limited English Proficient students; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and English Language Development); By Elizabeth Mackie and Vicki Moats.

Walk Two Moons: An integrated unit: Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech is a bittersweet story of a teenager who desperately wants to be reunited with her mother. This unit is an integrated study combining setting, theme, point of view, character, and plot with geography and geometry.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts); By Janet Fore.

Is no man an island?: This unit is designed to encourage thinking about our connectedness to and responsibilities toward others. Materials in this unit are used to demonstrate humankind's need to refute an impersonal natural order.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts); By Jewell Kendrick.

An integrated poetry unit: My students have always disliked poetry. The different ways in which this lesson approaches poetry and the connection it makes to their "March Madness" studies seems to make poetry more enjoyable, fun, and relevant for my students. In order to integrate with the sixth grade math and social studies teachers, I teach this unit during the ACC tournament to coincide with the "March Madness" unit that is covered in the math classes.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts); By Nancy Guthrie.

Sticky-note discussions: Sticky-notes discussions are fun, add variety to reading, and allow students to respond to the written text immediately. They are easy to implement in all content areas. Sticky-note discussions are effective when used individually, in a small or large group, or a combination of settings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–8 English Language Arts); By Kim Rector.

Poetry through music: "Smooth": This lesson draws students into a study of poetry, using Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas' "Smooth" as an entry point.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts and English Language Development); By Andrea Belletti.

Style: In The five features of effective writing, page 5; Style, the fourth Feature of Effective Writing, is what makes an author's writing unique. Here's how to help your students establish a style appropriate to different genres and audiences.; By Kathleen Cali.

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Alliteration in Headline Poems: Introduces students to the term alliteration. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

Ferocious fighting fish: An ocean unit exploring beginning word sounds: In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, students focus on alliteration while exploring an ocean theme. Students explore alliteration in framing texts then compose a class book to practice using the technique in their own writing. The lesson is a natural extension... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Alliteration all around: The teacher introduces students to alliteration using one of several picture books by Pamela Duncan Edwards. After hearing techniques used by the author during a read-aloud, students attempt to define alliteration. Then the teacher chooses one passage to... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Using the four-square strategy to define and identify poetic terms: This lesson from ReadWriteThink helps young students understand poetry. Through the exploration of various poetry websites, students define terms and write poems using alliteration, assonance, simile, and rhyme. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

An introduction to “Beowulf”: Language and poetics: This lesson provides an introduction to the Old English language and the poetics of Beowulf. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 12 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

Poetry: Sound and sense: In this lesson, students read and listen to several poems while concentrating on the author's language choices. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 11 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE

Reading literature in translation: "Beowulf" as a case study: This lesson introduces students to the verse form and poetic techniques used in various translations of Beowulf. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 12 English Language Arts); Provided by: IRA/NCTE