Poetry: Reading and Writing
Write a poem praising God's creation
Use poetic devices learned this week
Practice creative expression through poetry
Share poetry in a supportive group setting
“Yahweh, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your riches.”
— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)Demonstrates how poetry can express praise and wonder for God's creation
Gather students in a circle. Read Psalm 104:24 and discuss how poets can express wonder about God's world
Review poetic devices learned this week: similes, metaphors, sound devices, imagery
Students will write and illustrate a poem praising an aspect of God's creation
Simpler: Use a template with starter lines
Challenge: Create a multi-stanza poem with complex imagery
Voluntary poetry sharing and celebration of creative work
Dear God, thank you for the creativity you've given us to praise you through words and art.
Coming up: Next week we will explore narrative poetry and storytelling
“Praise Yahweh, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.”
— Psalm 147:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to accompany verse
Students learning to express faith through creative writing
Fear of sharing personal writing, feeling uncreative
Thoughtful use of poetic devices, genuine enthusiasm