A Lesson on Personification in "blessing the boats" by Lucille Clifton

In this lesson, students will work in small groups to identify and interpret the personification used in "blessing the boats" by Lucille Clifton. At the end of the lesson, students will individually write an expository response about the poet’s use of personification and how it contributes to the meaning of the poem.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: personification, figurative language, poems, blessing the boats, Lucille Clifton, poetry, meaning, expository, graphic organizer

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Text Resource

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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