Two sonnets provide seventh graders with examples of Shakespearean sonnets. After discussing the story of the poems and analyzing their rhyme scheme and rhythm, young poets craft a Shakespearian sonnet and share their work with two classmates. In part two of the lesson, learners practice punctuation rules by adding commas to separate coordinate adjectives.

Concepts

sonnets, poetry, poetry analysis, rhyme schemes, syllables, iambic pentameter, evidence, textual evidence, william shakespeare

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Instructional Ideas

• Instructors will need to provide a bridge from the poem writing exercise to the grammar exercise of adding commas to separate coordinate adjectives
• Use the unit during April's Poetry Month

Classroom Considerations

• The third of five lessons in a poetry unit designed for seventh graders
• Class members need access to devices with internet
• A projector and printed copies of the worksheets are required

Pros

• A checklist is provided that lists the requirements for the sonnets

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.7.10