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Billy Collins’ poems are humorous yet profound, using simple language to prompt students to reflect on their own lives and growing up. This bundle includes engaging and comprehensive lesson plans on three of his most memorable poems: Introduction to Poetry, The Lanyard, and On Turning Ten. The analysis worksheets help students explore and compare poetic elements across the poems. Lessons Include: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Worksheet Analysis Questions Theme Worksheet Speaker & Tone Worksheet Personal Connection Worksheet Poetry Writing Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text Real-World Connection Answers More!