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  • Jun132008
    Poetry Lesson by Becky Hergenrader

    POSTED AT 03:28 PM


    The students did enjoy it because they got to pick their own topic and use their knowledge about that topic.  Generally students picked a topic that they have a lot of knowledge of and are very interested in, perhaps they are even passionate about it.  It was a unique way for them to express themselves.  I like this much better than just saying to them "write a poem on a topic of your choice".  This gave them some direction but not to much.  It did not take them long to write the poems and the best part was: there was NO COMPLAINING!!   
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    Jun122008
    Poetry Tic-Tac-Toe by Lori Brouillette

    POSTED AT 02:17 PM

    Poetry Tic-Tac-Toe

     

    Directions:  Pick three activities to complete this week.  Be ready to perform them on Thursday and Friday, April 3 & 4th.  The three activities you pick should make tic-tac-toe. 

     

    1.

     

    Make a scrapbook of your favorite poems.  Include the poem and write a short paragraph for each poem telling why you like it.

     

    2.

     

    Develop a visual interpretation of a poem you enjoy.  You may make a digital story using PowerPoint or similar software, or you may make a movie of the poem.  Email the presentation to Mrs. B at lbrouillette@nppsd.org.  Share the presentation with the class.

     

    3. 

     

    Choose a poem and put the words to music.  Perform the poem/song for the class.  You may compose original music or use pre-recorded music.

     

    4.

     

    Compile a booklet of 7-10 poems you have written.  You may illustrate it if you wish.

     

    5.

     

    Perform an original poem for the class. 

     

    6.

     

    Make a PowerPoint presentation, poster, or game with illustrations explaining the “Poetry Terms.”

     

    7. 

     

    Enter a poetry contest. 

     

    8.

     

    Write a letter to your grandparent or similar older person comparing a modern song with poetry.  You may use Mrs. B’s or your own lyrics and poems for the comparisons.

     

    9.

     

    Poetry Theater:  Perform a group poetry play for the class using (a few) props.  Poetry plays can be found at www.gigglepoetry.com.

     

     

     

    I/we chose activities #______, #_______, and # _______.

     

     

    Name: ________________________________ Period: _____  Due Date: April 3, 2008

     

    Poetry Tic-Tac-Toe Rubric

    1. Scrapbook     ____/5 pts

     

    £  Has at least 6 poems.

    £  Paragraphs show understanding of poems.

    £  Correct grammar, mechanics and spelling.

    £  Neat and legible

     

    2. Digital story    ___/5 pts.

     

    £  Pictures or movie relates to poem—making it easier to understand

    £  Has at least 7 slides

    £  Includes a picture for every slide

    £  If movie, volume is loud enough to hear

    £  References or credits

     

    3.  Music.  ____/5 pts

     

    £  Includes entire poem

    £  Music fits words

    £  Tells title & author of poem (and song)

    £  Words and music are clear, easy to understand, and presented well

    4.  Booklet    ____/5 pts.

     

    £  At least 7 poems

    £  Neat and legible.

    £  All poems are original.

    £  If illustrated, pictures relate to poem.

     

    5. Performance   __/15 pts.

     

    £  Poem is original.

    £  Volume is loud for entire class to hear.

    £  Words are spoken clearly and presented well.

    £  Performed, not read.

    £  Voice is animated, bringing poem to life.

    £  Facial expressions and eye contact with audience.

     

    6. Poetry Terms  ____/5 pts.

     

    £  Has all the important poetry terms listed.

    £  Well organized-- liked terms grouped together.

    £  Neat and legible.

    £  Illustrations relate to terms.

     

    7.  Contest      ____/5 pts.

     

    £  Poem is original

    £  Form is cut out and stapled to poem.

    £  Poem is typed or written neatly in ink.

    £  Contest rules are followed.

    8.  Letter     ____/5 pts.

     

    £  Correct business letter format.

    £  Similarities and differences are clearly shown.

    £  Includes and example of each.

    £  Titles of poem and song are mechanically correctly in letter.

    9.  Poetry Theater  ___/5 pts.

     

    £  Volume is loud for entire class to hear.

    £  Words are spoken clearly and presented well.

    £  Performed, not read.

    £  Props are used.

    £  Title and author shared.

     

     

     

     

    Name: ________________________________ Period: _____  Due Date: April 3, 2008

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    Jun122008
    Word Game by Karen Lemmer

    POSTED AT 11:39 AM


    This activity can be used to review spelling words, vocabulary, parts of speech, and math.

    What will students learn?

    1.  Students will learn how to effectively use verbal skills.

    2.  Students will use auditory skills.

    3.  Students will learn how to work cooperatively together.

     

    Lesson:

    1.  Students will be divided into groups of 4.

    2.  Each group will be given a category to work with.

    3.  Each group will create at least 6 words that belong to their category.

    4.  All categories will be listed on a handout.

    Activity:

    Students will ‘buddy up” and sit facing each other.  Partner A will give a clue to partner B.  Partner  B will try to guess the word.  The teacher /or a student will call out the category and that is when Partner A gives a clue describing the word.  Words can be skipped and then revisited by saying PASS.  After 2-3 rounds the partners change roles.

    For a challenge give each category only 30 sec. then 20 then 15 sec.!

     

    ****If using spelling words as a category Partner B must guess and spell the word!

     

    ASSESSMENT:

    Students will keep track of how many words they were able to guess/spell in each category.

    The top 2 students to guess the most words in the time allotted will play the game again after the class  has created some new categories. (The top 2 students will not be familiar with the categories!)

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