Poetry is not just for romance. Teach middle schoolers about soldiers' experiences during World War I with poetry written by the soldiers themselves. The lesson includes a simulation activity, a graphic organizer activity, and a classroom presentation to ensure a deep understanding of the material.

Concepts

causes of world war i, post world war i, world war i, soldiers, american culture, american literature, poetry analysis

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign the readings as homework
• Ask learners to take notes during presentation day

Classroom Considerations

• Some prep work is needed
• The sixth lesson in a series of nine
  

Pros

• Includes adaptation ideas
  
• Provides extension activities
  
• The activities help pupils understand the soldiers' inner experiences during World War I

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.8.4 RL.11-12.4 RL.11-12.6