Exploring Life Lessons Through Similes and Poetry

Jan 14, 2026

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In this engaging activity, students will deepen their understanding of character comparisons and poetic structures. Begin by completing similes that describe Morrie and Mitch, discussing the reasoning behind your comparisons. Next, analyze a poem by Sones, identifying the patterns within each stanza. Lastly, students will create their own poems inspired by Ms. Gruwell and Morrie, followed by brainstorming and modeling verses about two of their favorite teachers from any grade or subject. This encourages creativity and appreciation for educators.

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Exploring Life Lessons Through Similes and Poetry

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11/28/12 Complete the following similes: Morrie is like ___________. Why/explain? Mitch is like _____________. Why/explain?
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Poem Activity Read the poem that is being handed out to you. What pattern does Sones use in her poem for each of her stanzas? We will now be creating our own poems. First, begin by brainstorming about Ms. Gruwell and Morrie. Fill in the same model that Sones used for Gruwell and Morrie. Now brainstorm about two of your own favorite teachers (these teachers can be from any grade level/subject; it does not have to be from high school or English). Complete the model for these two teachers.