Lesson 2: Definition Poem

Lesson Overview: 

In this lesson, students explore the poetic form of a definition poem by examining examples from the novel, The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. Students generate characteristics of a definition poem, a working definition of the type, and the purpose of the poem. This is followed by the students working through a brainstorm in order to write their own definition poem that applies to their life. Before submitting, the students will use a self-assessment form to create a script to reflect upon their poem. Ultimately, the students will be utilizing the anchor.fm platform to verbally perform their poem with purposeful background music, followed by their reflection in the same podcast.