A complete unit of poetry. Created for grade 4 students, but can be used for grades 3-5. Unit duration: about 4 weeks. Contains:
-52 slide Powerpoint defining various poetic devices (simile, metaphor, etc.), introducing sample poems by famous authors, explaining what recitation of poetry entails, and defining and modeling 10 types of poetry including free verse poems for student lessons
-an excel spreadsheet for tracking poem choice for student recitations
-rubric for grading poetry recitati