Objective: SWBAT identify symbols in two different poems written by the same author and explain what each of those symbols represents. SWBAT create their own symbolic poems.
Do-Now: What do a tiger and a lamb have in common? What differences do they have? (Focus on what the animals look like, how they act, what each of them eats, and how humans view each of them).
Today: 1) VENN Diagram: Lions vs. Lambs
2) Review symbolism
3) Class will read “The Tyger” on pg. 721 and “The Lamb” on pg. 723. Class will discuss what each animal symbolizes to the author.
4) Students will compose their own poems inspired by “The Tyger” and “The Lamb.” Each student will select an animal and compose a poem using the animal as a symbol to represent an idea.
Exit Slip: Complete “Extending and Evaluating” question #724.
Homework: Finish your poem
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