Poetic Devices Lesson Plan: Exploring Literary Devices Through Lenka's "Everything at Once" by Katherine Ko

Primary Objective

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and analyze various literary devices in song lyrics, particularly focusing on similes, metaphors, repetition, and imagery.

Secondary Objectives

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Students will:
- Compare literary devices across different media (songs vs. poetry)
- Create original examples of literary devices
- Evaluate the effectiveness of literary devices in conveying meaning and emotion

Key Vocabulary

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- Simile
- Metaphor
- Imagery
- Repetition
- Alliteration
- Rhythm
- Tone
- Mood

Warm-up: Essential Question

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How do songwriters use literary devices to create meaning and evoke emotions? Think about your favorite songs - what makes them powerful or memorable? Share your thoughts with a partner.

Guided Practice: Group Analysis

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In small groups using Padlet, students will analyze the first verse of "Everything at Once" to identify all similes. Each group should post their findings and explain how these similes contribute to the song's message. Example: "As sly as a fox" - compares the subject to the cleverness of a fox.

1. Extension: Device Effectiveness

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Analyze how the accumulation of similes creates a specific effect in the song. How does the repetitive structure emphasize the song's central message of wanting to embody multiple qualities?

2. Creative Application: Device Transformation

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Transform 3 similes from the song into metaphors. For example, "As sly as a fox" becomes "She is a fox in her cunning ways." Then, discuss how changing the literary device affects the impact of the expression.

3. Group Discussion: Literary Devices in Popular Media

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In small groups, students will discuss: "Why do songwriters use literary devices rather than just stating their message directly? How do these devices enhance the listener's experience?"

4 Most Effective Device

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Before leaving, students will submit an exit ticket answering: "Which literary device in 'Everything at Once' do you find most effective and why? Provide a specific example from the song."

5. Song Analysis Practice

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Select a song of your choice and identify at least 5 different literary devices used in the lyrics. For each device, explain how it contributes to the song's meaning or emotional impact.

6. Creative Writing: Mini-Lyrics

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Write a 4-line verse that includes at least 3 different literary devices (must include at least one simile in the style of "Everything at Once"). Label each device used.

7. Device Collection (hardest question)

katherineko6 — 2025-09-09 05:51:16 UTC

For students seeking challenge: Create a digital or physical "Literary Device Collection" from songs, poems, advertisements, and speeches. Collect at least 12 examples across at least 4 different types of media.

everything at once

katherineko6 — 2025-09-09 06:00:31 UTC

Device transformation 6,7,13,15,28,31

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Her words are a sharp tooth
Her outfit makes her a royal queen
Her personality is the warm sun