Inspired Poetry

Students analyze poetry inspired by Castle in the Clouds before creating their own poetry.

Lesson Target(s):

• I CAN understand how language choice helps to convey ideas
• I CAN determine the best style of poetry to best demonstrate my ideas
• I CAN produce one or more pieces of poetry on a given topic

Guiding Question(s):

• Why might an artist choose poetry as a means to convey their thoughts and ideas to an audience?
• How can language choice, including figures of speech, enhance a poet’s message?

Standard(s):
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts

• 4.9-12: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
• 5.9-12: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text
• 4.9-12: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
• 5.9-12: Demonstrate the understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. A) interpret figures of speech (e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text.

Castle Theme(s):

• The area’s unique geological history has contributed to the property’s beautiful landscape and views that have inspired so many.
• The land now known as Castle in the Clouds provided plentiful resources to those who used it before becoming Lucknow Estate.

Castle in the Clouds gratefully acknowledges these generous funders for their support of our Educational Programming Initiatives:

Marriott Daughters Foundation
The Eppes-Jefferson Foundation
The Foss Family Foundation
The Allan and Gail Gerrish Fund
The Haynes Family Foundation
The Kathleen B. and Charles R. Walgreen III Foundation