Introduction
Welcome!
You will explore different types of poetry. Please read the instructions carefully, and follow each step.
Step #1
Go to the "Task" section at the bottom or top of the page.
Task
This activity will help you to understand poetry.
You will be able to enjoy poetry you read.
Remember, poems can have a deeper meaning. They can express a writer's feelings or tell a story.
Step 2: Turn to the "Reader's Response" section of your journal and click on "Process" at the bottom or top of the page.
Process
Click on the following webpages and follow the instructions.
Follow the instructions. Click on each link below:
Make an inference T-Chart in the Reader's Response chapter of your journal. Make your T-chart on the right side of your journal. Use this poem to make inferences.http://www.poetry4kids.com/poems/the-teachers-jumped-out-of-the-windows/
On the left side of your journal, write what is the message of this poem (theme)? Write how the author uses alliteration to reinforce the meaning of the poem. http://www.poetry4kids.com/poems/the-seefood-diet/
On the left side of your journal, find three examples of imagery. http://www.poetry4kids.com/classics/over-the-river-and-through-the-wood/
Go to the "Genre Writing" section of your journal. You may choose to write this in the "Harvest Poetry" section. On the right side, write your first draft of an autobiographical poem. http://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/activities/how-to-write-poetry-autobiographical-poems
Now choose two other poems you would like to write of your choice. Use this webpage to explore and find directions for writing poetry. http://www.poetry4kids.com/lessons/poetry-writing-lessons/
Evaluation
What's my grade?
| You will be scored for: | Points | Points Earned |
| Reader's Response Analysis/Summary | 20 | |
| Poem of your choice | 20 | |
| Poem of your choice | 20 | |
| Autobiographical Poem | 40 | |
| Total | 100 |
Conclusion
You did it!
Congratulations!! You've learned how to write poetry.