Lesson 7: Independent Project
Duration of Days: 10
Lesson Objective
Students will independently explore a specific area of poetry, demonstrating their understanding through a self-designed project.
How can independent exploration of a self-selected poetry topic foster deeper understanding and personal connection with the art form, and what unique insights can students gain through designing and executing their own creative or analytical projects?
RL.11-12.9
W.11-12.5
SL.11-12.4
L.11-12.5
DOK 1-4
Allow students to choose topics based on their individual interests and learning styles.
Provide varying levels of guidance and support based on student needs.
Offer a range of project formats to accommodate different learning preferences.
Provide access to diverse resources, including audio, visual, and digital materials.
Allow students to collaborate or work independently, based on their preferences.
Provide rubrics with differentiated criteria for assessment.
- Project proposal.
- Project outcome (research paper, creative portfolio, presentation, etc.).
- Project presentation.
- Reflective essay/journal entry.
- Participation in peer review and class discussions.
- Ongoing progress reports.