Poetry for the Soul: Reflective Writing

Alison Andrus

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Poetry for the Soul: Reflective Writing

Express emotions through poetry

This lesson invites students to express their thoughts and feelings through poetry, encouraging deep reflection and strengthening their ability to articulate emotions in a creative and therapeutic way. By engaging in this exercise, students will develop their emotional intelligence and creative writing skills, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their peers.

Audience

Students in Grade 6-8

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Express emotions through poetry

Materials

Pens, Notebooks, and Reflective Poetry Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction to Poetry

5 mins

Briefly discuss what poetry is and how it can be used to express emotions.
Share a short example of a reflective poem and discuss its emotional impact.

Example Poem:

In the quiet of the night, I find my peace,
Thoughts like whispers, never cease.
The moonlight dances on my window pane,
Reflecting dreams, like gentle rain.
In solitude, I find my way,
Through the shadows of the day.
Emotions flow like a river's song,
In this moment, I belong.

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Worksheet

Reflective Poetry Worksheet

This worksheet helps students brainstorm and organize their thoughts before writing their reflective poems. It includes prompts to guide them in expressing their emotions creatively.

List three emotions you are currently feeling.

Think about your day or recent experiences.

Describe a recent experience that made you feel one of these emotions.

Focus on the details of the experience.

What words or images come to mind when you think of this emotion?

Use sensory details to describe your feelings.

Write a metaphor or simile that captures this emotion.

Compare your emotion to something else to create a vivid image.

Poetry for the Soul: Reflective Writing

Alison Andrus

Tier 1

For Schools

Lesson Plan

Poetry for the Soul: Reflective Writing

Express emotions through poetry

Audience

Students in Grade 6-8

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Express emotions through poetry

Materials

Pens, Notebooks, and Reflective Poetry Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction to Poetry

5 mins

Briefly discuss what poetry is and how it can be used to express emotions.
Share a short example of a reflective poem and discuss its emotional impact.

Example Poem:

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Worksheet

Reflective Poetry Worksheet

This worksheet helps students brainstorm and organize their thoughts before writing their reflective poems. It includes prompts to guide them in expressing their emotions creatively.

List three emotions you are currently feeling.

Think about your day or recent experiences.

Describe a recent experience that made you feel one of these emotions.

Focus on the details of the experience.

What words or images come to mind when you think of this emotion?

Use sensory details to describe your feelings.

Write a metaphor or simile that captures this emotion.

Compare your emotion to something else to create a vivid image.