The Uses of Poetry in the Classroom

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 05.01.09

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale and Overview
  3. Objective
  4. Additional Objectives
  5. Strategies and Student Assignments
  6. Why Men Go To War
  7. Why Men Go To War
  8. Death and Dying
  9. Death and Dying
  10. Supplementary material for teacher on color and number
  11. The Effects of War on Men and Women
  12. The Effects of War on Men and Women
  13. The Effects of War on Men and Women
  14. The Effects of War on Men and Women
  15. Additional Suggestions and Insight
  16. Bibliography
  17. Reading list for students
  18. Appendix
  19. Endnotes

A Century of War in Poetry: 1915-2015

Kinta C. Flemming

Published September 2005

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Guide Entry to 05.01.09

This unit is designed for tenth or eleventh grade students. Students examine poetry and prose that relate to three main themes: the reasons men and women go to war, the pain and death many soldiers face, and the effect of war on men and women. In addition, students gain knowledge of World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. They also reflect on their feelings about patriotism and the current situation in Iraq. Students research and present in groups additional war-related poems and write an essay.

Students examine eleven poems from various war poets and study technique, structure, and theme. The poetry selections contain a variety of styles and poetic devices including a sonnet, a ballad, and free verse. Included in this unit are selections from Tim O'Brien's collection of short stories, The Things They Carried. Lessons emphasize class discussion, interpretation, analysis, and a well-developed notebook.

(Recommended for English, grades 10 and 11.)

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