Are your students struggling with interpreting poetry? Build confidence and comprehension with this short, imaginative poem by Shel Silverstein.
This Socratic seminar plan is designed to help students become more comfortable with prose. As is, it’s appropriate for grades 4th-6th. It could also be used in 3rd, with some modification of questions to help them understand symbolism and figurative language.
In general, Socratic seminar is a fantastic way to engage your students in thoughtful conve