Reflective Poetry Workshop

Tracy David

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Reflective Poetry Workshop

Craft personal poems expressing feelings

In this Reflective Poetry Workshop, students will explore the art of poetry as a means of personal expression. They will craft poems that reflect their own feelings and thoughts, enhancing their writing skills and emotional insight. This lesson is important as it provides a creative outlet for students, fostering empathy and self-awareness as they share and discuss their creations with peers.

Audience

Grades 7-10 Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Craft personal poems expressing feelings

Materials

Paper, Pens, Discussion Questions, and Worksheet: Poetry Prompts

Step 1

Introduction to Poetry

5 minutes

Briefly introduce the concept of poetry as a form of personal expression.
Share examples of simple poems that convey emotions.
Explain the objective of the workshop: to create a personal poem.

Step 2

Guided Writing Session

15 minutes

Distribute the 'Poetry Prompts' worksheet to each student.
Encourage students to choose a prompt that resonates with them.
Allow students time to write their poems, reminding them to focus on expressing their feelings and thoughts.

Step 3

Peer Sharing

10 minutes

Organize students into small groups.
Invite each student to share their poem with their group.
Encourage group members to provide positive feedback and discuss the emotions conveyed in each poem.

Step 4

Reflective Discussion

10 minutes

Lead a class discussion using the prepared questions.
Encourage students to reflect on the process of writing and sharing their poems.
Discuss how poetry can be a tool for understanding and empathy.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

Thank students for their participation and courage in sharing.
Encourage them to continue exploring poetry as a form of expression outside the classroom.

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Discussion

Reflective Poetry Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the poetry writing and sharing experience, focusing on emotional expression and empathy.

How did writing your poem make you feel?

Encourage students to share their emotional experiences and any challenges they faced.

What did you learn about your peers through their poems?

Guide students to discuss insights gained about their classmates' feelings and perspectives.

How can poetry help us understand ourselves and others better?

Facilitate a conversation on the role of poetry in fostering empathy and self-awareness.

Worksheet

Poetry Prompts

A worksheet with prompts to inspire students to write personal poems, focusing on emotional expression.

Write about a time you felt truly happy.

Think about what made you happy and how you can express that in words.

Describe a place that makes you feel safe.

Consider the sights, sounds, and feelings associated with this place.

Express a fear you have and how you cope with it.

Focus on the emotions and thoughts surrounding this fear.