As You Like It Lesson Plan

Write an Orlando Poem

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will explore what makes a writer’s tone and style distinctive by engaging in an imitative creative writing activity.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.10, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.3,

Structure:

Resources

o Flip charts or board divided into sections

o Blank paper for students’ poems

o Sticky notes

Setup

o Set up flip charts – possible titles include:

· Imagery

· Feelings expressed

· Funny phrases

o Optional: pin copies of Orlando’s poetry up on the walls of your classroom

Activity

o Engage the class in a slightly longer large-group discussion of...