Saint Francis: Creative Writing (Canticles)

The Canticle of Brother Moon and Sister Sun is a beautiful hymn that rejoices in the beauty and power of nature.

This resource allows students to learn about the author of the canticle, St. Francis of Assisi, in addition to analyzing its meaning.

The lesson includes everything needed to begin teaching this tomorrow!
* daily lesson plans
* biography of St. Francis
* informational text comprehension questions
* vocabulary
* paraphrasing practice
* analysis questions
* three prewriting graphic organizers
* word bank generator
* drafting graphic organizer
* revision next steps checklist
* framed, lined page for publication
* rubric

You may also be interested in these resources:

Analyzing and Writing Poetry: "Hope is the Thing with Feathers".

Weather Poems: Poetry Writing and Analysis.

Writing Checklists.


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