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EPISODE 41: Poetry Analysis for Middle School in 4 Easy Steps

I might be in the minority, but I absolutely love teaching poetry. I especially love having kids write poems because I get to know my students on a deeper and more meaningful level. One of the steps to becoming a good poet is to be a good reader of poetry. However, many middle school kids don’t know where to start. Therefore, you need a good plan of action for poetry analysis. The key? Keep it simple. Read here for tips for poetry analysis in 4 easy steps.

We will discuss:

  • Starting with songs
  • Starting with small steps
  • Poetry Analysis sheet to streamline the process
  • Discussion

Let’s connect!

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Linda Asaro

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