This Lesson's Title:

Hubris at the Bat

writing a parody of Casey at the Bat about a modern day character

This original writing lesson was proposed by Northern Nevada Literacy Trainer Desiree Gray.

This on-line writing prompt is based on a poem by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, which has been lovingly celebrated in a picture book illustrated by Christopher Bing.

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Three-Sentence Overview of this Lesson:

Students will read Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer and discuss the idea of hubris and the role it can play in a person’s downfall. Students will write a poem modeled after Thayer’s rhyme and syllable pattern about a time when they (or someone they know displayed hubris and were taught a lesson. Teachers: click here to read the entire lesson plan.

6-Trait Overview for this Lesson:

The support trait for this assignment is organization; students will model their own poem after Thayer imitating his rhyming pattern and use of syllables. The focus trait is idea development as students will use the theme of excessive pride to write their own story about a time when they or someone they know displayed hubris and was taught a lesson.