Introduction
Pretend that you are working as a reporter. Your job is to complete all of the assigned tasks. It is absolutely necessary that you follow all directions carefully and completely IN ORDER to successfully accomplish our goal. This is a fun and unique approach to learning about poetry. Take advantage of this opportunity. Follow the directions under Task and Process to get started. You may ask questions at any time. Happy searching!
Task
Task 1
1.Your first task is to use the provided Internet links to define the following poetry terms. Define the term in a way that shows you understand it. If you copy the definition from the internet I will check on your comprehension. Put it in your own words or provide an example.
Using the words from this page, follow the Process on the Process page. This will tell you exactly what to do and what web page to use.
1. rhyme
2. rhythm
3. alliteration
4. repetition
5. imagery
6. metaphor
7. simile
8. personification
9. onomatopoeia
10. hyperbole
Task 2
2. Your second task is to use the provided Internet links to research the following types of poetry.Take the words from this page, then go to the process page to find the exact steps to do this activity correctly.
acrostic
haiku
cinquain
diamante
limerick
free verse
shape poetry
Task 3
3. Your 3rd task is to create your own poems for three of your favorite types of poetry. They must be original and written BY YOU. They must contain at least two poetic elements from the terms of task #1. Follow the directions under Process for Task #3.
Task 4
4. You will hand in a Poetry Portfolio that includes all of the information from tasks 1-3. Directions for this are under process, make sure you follow them exactly before you submit your portfolio on Google Classroom.
Process
Process for Task 1
1. Use the internet pages below to define the poetry terms given for task 1 on the Tasks page. Remember to put them in your own words AND provide an example to show that you understand the word.
2. Type these terms and definitions with examples on the Poetry Portfolio Doc. assigned through Google Classroom.
Use this website to find your information: http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/handbook/a.html
Process for Task 2- do not start until you have completed task 1
1. Use this link: http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/types.html or do a GOOGLE search for examples of the types of poetry given under Task 2 on the task page.
2. Look at several different examples of each type of poetry.
3. Choose your favorite example of each type and copy and paste it into your Poetry Portfolio. There should only be one poem per page. BE SURE TO LABEL WHAT TYPE OF POEM EACH EXAMPLE REPRESENTS!
Each type should include the following for full credit:
- The title should be the type of poem.
- Write a short definition that you understand for this type of poem
- Paste a sample of that type of poem that you chose from the internet.
- Include the title of the poem and author, also list the website where you found the poem.
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Reread each poem and find examples of the poetic elements/ terms from task 1. Highlight or underline any examples that are present, at the end of the poem list what poetic term it is. You need to find at least 1 example in each poem.
7. Save in Poetry Portfolio
Process for Task 3
1. Choose your two favorite types of poems from the list of poems you researched.
2. Write your own original example based on the poetry type you selected. These poems should be written together in your groups.
3. Each poem must contain at least one example of one of the poetry terms from task #1, high light or underline your example, at the end of the poem list the terms you used.
4. Insert a picture for each poem. You may also change text and font color. Don't be afraid to be creative for this part.
5. Save your poems and put them in your Poetry Portfolio.
Process for Task 4
1. Read the four tongue twister poems on this website: http://www.fun-with-words.com/tong_poems.html
2. Choose your favorite-- and practice reading it aloud multiple times.
3. Use the flipgrid link below to record yourself reciting your chosen poem as fast as possible, with as little mistakes as possible.
(Yes, we will be watching these in class...yes, there may be prizes for the fastest/most accurate!...yes, this is part of the poetry portfolio grade!!!)
Evaluation
Be sure to turn your portfolios in on Google Classroom. These will be worth a whopping 50 point!!!!!
Conclusion
Congratulations! You should now be familiar with different types of poetry and devices. Make sure you have completed all tasks and submitted your poetry portfolio in Google Classroom.
Why is learning poetry important?
Poetry is a form of expression. Writing it lets us get out our feelings and thoughts on a subject while reading it encourages us to connect and find meaning in our experiences. Poetry can have a positive impact on the social and emotional learning of children. It may offer them a new way of thinking about something.