Old West cowboys produced a category of literature.
People still write cowboy poetry.
Cowboy poetry or songs have certain characteristics. Materials Procedures Adaptations Discussion Questions Extensions Evaluation Suggested Readings Links Vocabulary Academic Standards Credit Printable version of the lesson plan in rich text format. Back to Top 1. Explain that much oral literature tends to be poetry and lyrics because those forms are easier to memorize than prose. In addition, students will have a chance to compare and contrast 19th-century cowboy literature with cowboy material being produced today.