Poetry Writing Lesson: Poetic Tone and Climate Zones

Created by Teacher(s): Yen-Yen Chiu|Published on: June 3, 2022

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In this lesson, students learn the five climate zones in New Jersey and interpret facts into a poetic voice from the point of view of nature.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students explore two interactive maps showing increased precipitation and sea level rise in New Jersey.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn the details and differences of the five climate zones in New Jersey.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students read a short poem describing a zone of nature, choose one climate zone, and reinterpret the details and differences of the zone into a poem from nature’s point of view.

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Subjects: English Language Arts

Duration: 1 hour

Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey

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Posted on Jun 03, 2022

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