Views on Death: A Look at Two Holy Sonnets by John Donne

In this lesson, students will read and analyze two poems by John Donne: "Holy Sonnet X" and "Holy Sonnet VI." Text-dependent questions, an answer key, and teacher's help notes are included. Students will write a brief comparison/contrast essay to examine how Death is portrayed across both poems. A rubric for the essay is included, along with a writing organizer to help writers draft a basic essay.

Resource ID#: 74057 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Interactive Whiteboard

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Keywords: John Donne, Holy Sonnet X, Holy Sonnet VI, Metaphysical poet, text-dependent questions, poem, poetry

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

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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