'It's Not' by Tracy K. Smith

**Bring Poetry to Life – Teach “It’s Not” by Tracy K. Smith with Confidence! **

Looking for a ready-to-teach, engaging, and thought-provoking resource to explore “It’s Not” by Tracy K. Smith with your students?

This 19-slide PowerPoint is designed to save you planning time while delivering high-impact learning that speaks to the complexities of life, death, and emotion.

What’s Inside:

• Clear Learning Intention to set focus and purpose
• Starter Activity that prompts personal reflection on the emotions tied to death
• Class Discussion Task encouraging deep thinking about the contradictory nature of grief and mortality
• Poem with Images to support visual learners and deepen emotional understanding
• Comprehension Questions – a mix of lower and higher order to support all levels of ability
• In-depth Analysis to unpack Smith’s language, tone, and intent
  -** Plenary Task** that consolidates learning and encourages personal response

Don’t miss out – empower your poetry lessons today with this rich, versatile teaching tool!