CKLA Unit 4: Listen, My Children (poetry)
Focus:
Unit 4 is a study of poetry in the CKLA Grade 4 version of Listen, My Children, which addresses the study of poetry as a genre of literature for many reasons. Not only does the genre allow students to study literary techniques unique to poetry, but it also exposes them to deep philosophical thought and emotional issues that are not always present in prose. As students read the selected poems, they will focus on literary techniques used in that poetry, such as figurative language, rhyme schemes, metaphor, and repetition. Students will also examine specific vocabulary associated with poetry, including stanza, line, free verse, and narrative poem, and learn how to distinguish poetry from prose.
Number of Lessons: 10
Instruction Time:
90 minutes (Each lesson may be divided into shorter segments.)
Additional Search Terms:
rhyme • rhythm • repetition • figurative language • rhyme scheme • simile • literature • imagery • identity • narrative poem
