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Distraction, Boredom and Disconnection
A ready-to-teach poetry unit exploring distraction, boredom, and the ways students can become disconnected from their tasks.
Across five original poems, students investigate different patterns of attention—from drifting into thought and losing track of time, to becoming absorbed in emotion, distraction, or mental noise. Through symbolism, figurative language, and discussion, students begin to recognize how attention moves and how that movement influences behavior.
Perfect for classrooms exploring focus, self-awareness, learning habits, and the challenges of staying present in an increasingly distracting world.
This complete unit develops:
• Poetry analysis and interpretation
• Figurative language and symbolism
• Creative writing
• Reflection and self-awareness
• Understanding attention and distraction
What's Included
• 5 complete, ready-to-teach lessons
• 5 original contemporary poems
• 10 creative writing tasks
• Success criteria and teacher models
• Full lesson plans and teaching notes
Poems Included
• In Plain Sight
• Alan
• Red Lights
• Screensaver Mode
• The Investigation
Best for: Grades 7–9
A practical poetry unit that helps students explore what happens when attention drifts—and how greater awareness can help us reconnect with what matters.
Please note: Distraction, Boredom & Disconnection is the central theme explored throughout this unit. The poetry sequence and resource files are titled Sorry, What Was That?
New to these lessons?
Try a free sample from the unit: https://teachattentionlikeamonk.com/boredom-and-disconnection
Distraction, Boredom and Disconnection
A ready-to-teach poetry unit exploring distraction, boredom, and the ways students can become disconnected from their tasks.
Across five original poems, students investigate different patterns of attention—from drifting into thought and losing track of time, to becoming absorbed in emotion, distraction, or mental noise. Through symbolism, figurative language, and discussion, students begin to recognize how attention moves and how that movement influences behavior.
Perfect for classrooms exploring focus, self-awareness, learning habits, and the challenges of staying present in an increasingly distracting world.
This complete unit develops:
• Poetry analysis and interpretation
• Figurative language and symbolism
• Creative writing
• Reflection and self-awareness
• Understanding attention and distraction
What's Included
• 5 complete, ready-to-teach lessons
• 5 original contemporary poems
• 10 creative writing tasks
• Success criteria and teacher models
• Full lesson plans and teaching notes
Poems Included
• In Plain Sight
• Alan
• Red Lights
• Screensaver Mode
• The Investigation
Best for: Grades 7–9
A practical poetry unit that helps students explore what happens when attention drifts—and how greater awareness can help us reconnect with what matters.
Please note: Distraction, Boredom & Disconnection is the central theme explored throughout this unit. The poetry sequence and resource files are titled Sorry, What Was That?
New to these lessons?
Try a free sample from the unit: https://teachattentionlikeamonk.com/boredom-and-disconnection