TP-CASTT, SOAPStone, and DIDLS have been long-time methods of teaching students how to unpack and understand poetry. These have their place in the classroom and offer students a structured approach to poetry. In the past few years, however, class discussions and the teaching of poetry has become more organic and student-driven. With that in mind, here are some simple activities to use in the classroom when teaching poetry: The Goldilocks Test (thanks to Ruth Arseneault for reminding me of this) – Remember the story of Goldilocks? She stumbles upon the bears’ home and tries out their things. The first bowl of porridge was too cold, the second too hot, but the third was just right. The first chair was too big, the second too small, but the third was just right. Goldilocks’ judging scale offers teachers a quick assessment for the understanding of poetry. At the beginning of the year, have students choose and submit three poems ... KEEP READING
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