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In the Poet's Shoes: Performing Poetry and Building Meaning
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| Grades | 6 – 8 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Unit |
| Estimated Time | Four 30-minute sessions to review poetry and complete the analysis; five 20-minute sessions to prepare for the presentation |
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Westfield, Massachusetts |
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LESSON PLANS
Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
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