The Poetry of Ada Limón Lesson Plan

Students often have the expectation that poetry has to be written in classic rhythms or use rhyme. Make sure to debunk this assumption before beginning the lesson and define poetry as it truly is, especially as it has evolved over time. Ada Limón is an accessible contemporary poet whose work may be helpful and reshaping young people's perception of poetry through its conversational language and recognizable settings. Because students are often intimidated by poetry, assuming it is going to be dense, convoluted, and difficult, it is usually beneficial to reinforce the fact that poetry, by nature, is largely open to interpretation. The goal of poetry is to create impact and feeling through...