1. Word cloud
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How would you describe love in one word?
2. Slide
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"Students will read poems that explore the theme of love."
Learning objective:
3. Slide
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Love poems are a great way to express your feelings. They can be romantic, funny, or sad. You can write love poems to your crush, your partner, or even yourself.
Love Poems: Expressing Feelings Through Words
4. Slide
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Rhyme: A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words. Metaphor: A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are not alike. Simile: A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Concepts:
5. Slide
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Some of the oldest known love poems were written in Sanskrit 4,000 years ago. Romeo and Juliet is one of the most popular love stories written as a play in 1595. 'To His Coy Mistress' by Andrew Marvell is an example of a metaphysical poem about love written in 1681.
Fun facts:
6. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What are some literary devices used to convey a message of love in a poem?
7. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What themes are common in love poems that you read in class?
8. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a picture of a giant elephant playing a giant violin!
9. Poll
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What type of poem is a love poem?
- Haiku
- Sonnet
- Limerick
- Epic
10. Poll
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Which of these words is not usually used in a love poem?
- Hate
- Respect
- Passion
- Apathy
11. Poll
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What is the main purpose of a love poem?
- To express admiration
- To share personal experiences
- To proclaim political views
- To entertain readers
12. Poll
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Which of these is not a common theme in a love poem?
- War
- Compassion
- Patriotism
- Affection
13. Poll
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What type of poem is written in iambic pentameter?
- Sonnet
- Limerick
- Epic
- Haiku
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