Verse Voyage Slides
A visual presentation for a 9th-grade poetry lesson, focusing on Walt Whitman's 'O Captain! My Captain!' and the concept of contributing a personal 'verse' to the world. Includes historical context, motivational quotes, and a creative writing challenge.
Stanza Sculptor Worksheet
A student worksheet designed for brainstorming and drafting personal poetry. It guides students through reflecting on 'O Captain! My Captain!' and defining their own passions before crafting their 'verse'.
Verse Voyage Facilitation Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'What Would You Write?' lesson. Includes learning objectives, a detailed 50-minute pacing guide, discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies for diverse learners.
Yawp Exit Ticket
A quick reflection assessment for the end of the lesson. Students select their most powerful line and explain its significance, inspired by Walt Whitman's 'barbaric yawp'. Designed to be printed two-per-page.