Poetry Writing Lesson: Poetic Tone and Climate Zones
Created by Teacher(s): Yen-Yen Chiu|Published on: June 3, 2022
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
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Synopsis
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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Yen-Yen Chiu
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Yen-Yen Chiu holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of San Diego. She taught public school for 22 years, from 2001 to 2023, specializing in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Music for grades 6–12, including Advanced Placement courses. Yen-Yen is credentialed in English, Mathematics, and Introductory Music, and has extensive experience designing interdisciplinary curricula that foster student choice, meaningful assessment, and authentic learning experiences.
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