The logic, rhythm, and beauty of math sometimes get lost amidst numbers and variables. Amplify math's lyricism with a poetry project that uses metaphors and similes to compare mathematical concepts to other images.

Concepts

poetry, metaphors, similes, graphing, figurative language

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite individuals to expand any of the metaphors or similes found in the example poem
• Have small groups work together on poems based on other math concepts, such as factoring, order of operations, or geometric shapes

Classroom Considerations

• Have learners write their responses on a separate piece of paper, as the worksheet does not provide much space to write
• Includes pictures in color that may not be easy to see in black and white; consider projecting the worksheet onto the board instead
• Refers to two poems, but only one poem is available

Pros

• A great way to bring literary skills to a math class
• Poem is a student example, making it accessible to the members of your class

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.6.4 RL.7.4 RL.8.4 L.6.5.a L.7.5.a L.8.5.a