A Wrinkle in Time Activity - Writing a Sonnet Creative Novel Poetry Assignment
A Wrinkle in Time Activity - Writing a Sonnet Creative Novel Poetry Assignment: Invite students to explore the balance between structure and freedom through poetry with this creative sonnet-writing activity inspired by A Wrinkle in Time. In Chapter 12, Mrs. Whatsit compares life to a sonnet—structured yet filled with meaning and choice. Students will unpack this metaphor by learning sonnet rules and crafting their own original poems.
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Included in the A Wrinkle in Time Writing a Sonnet Creative Poetry Assignment:
➡️ Writing a Sonnet Lesson Presentation: Teach sonnet basics with this 12-slide lesson presentation covering structure, rhyme, meter, and more.
➡️ Sonnet Poster: This poster includes the quote from the novel, “Life is like a sonnet. You’re given the form, but you have to write it yourself.”
➡️ Writing a Sonnet Student Handout: Support student writing with a graphic organizer that guides sonnet planning and drafting step-by-step.
How the Sonnet Writing Activity works:
- Begin the lesson by discussing Mrs. Whatsit’s metaphor in Chapter 12, and then use the presentation to teach the basics of sonnet writing.
- As they learn about structure, rhyme, and meter, students will complete a graphic organizer to draft and shape their own sonnet.
- To wrap up, students write a final version of their sonnet that captures a personal or novel-related idea through poetic structure.
This activity is best used after students have read Chapter 12, when they encounter the sonnet metaphor and are ready to reflect on how structure can support creativity.
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