POETRY WEBSITES

READING:

 Poetry by Category

http://www.poetry4kids.com/categories

 Funny Poetry

http://www.poetry4kids.com/poems

 Collections

http://www.storyit.com/Classics/JustPoems/index.htm

 Poetry for Kids

http://www.pitara.com/talespin/poems.asp

WRITING:

 Rhyming Dictionary

http://www.poetry4kids.com/rhymes

 Acrostic Poems

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/acrostic-poems-30045.html

 Diamante Poems

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/diamante-poems-30053.html

 Concrete Poems

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/shape-poems-30044.html

 http://www.wild-about-woods.org.uk/elearning/concretepoetry/

POETRY ASSIGNMENT

POETRY: refers to texts that communicate messages, ideas, moods and stories while using language extremely effectively. Poetry may rhyme, but it doesn’t need to. Each word is carefully chosen so that the poet’s ideas come across and particular thoughts, feelings, images and responses are inspired of the reader.

Reading:

You will choose 3 poems, each representing a different style of poetry. Each poem should be written by a different poet. You will complete a RETELL, RELATE and REFLECT for all 3 poems. Try to choose poems of appropriate length, with a clear message that speaks to you.

RETELL: In about 4 sentences, summarize the poem in your own words. What is it about?

RELATE: In 3 or more sentences, make a connection to the poem. You can relate the poem’s message to your life, to the world, or to another text you’ve read. Be specific and be sure to explain your connection thoroughly.

Ex: If it’s about hockey, do you play hockey? What position? What are your fondest memories? Going deeper would connect to a theme, such as sportsmanship or teamwork that could relate to any group activity..

REFLECT: Ask 3 thoughtful questions about the poem. Each question should be followed by your answer, whether it is accurate or just an inference from you. The answer can be taken from the text or from your own ideas.

Ex: I wonder why the author…?

**These responses should demonstrate depth and critical thinking.

Writing:

You will write a minimum of 3 poems. You may choose one of the following styles or any other style you have learned in previous years. Each poem should be written in a different style to show variety. Vocabulary choice and literary devices, which we will learn about in class, are the focus of this task.

Ex:    a) limerick                    g) senses

          b) acrostic                    h) colour

          c) haiku                         i) diamante                           

          d) tanka                        j) I wish

          e) concrete                             k) definition

          f) free verse                 

Presentation:

You will attractively present your poetry as a book and include a table of contents and title page. You may produce original artwork from hand drawings, computer drawings and/or borders, magazine pictures, etc.

Speaking:

You will choose one poem to present orally. It must be a minimum of 8 lines. Creative presentations with props, music, and/or dramatics will enhance the performance.

 Poetry Dictionary

Alliteration: the use of similar sounds in words that are close together (ex: Soft silhouettes express stories of silence)

Onomatopoeia: a word (or words) that sounds like the action it represents (ex: boom, zap, crash)

Metaphor: when one object is referred to as if it were another object. It does not use “like” or “as” to make this comparison.

(ex: The beach is a quarter of a golden fruit, a soft ripe melon, sliced to a half curve)

 Simile: when one object is compared to another object. It is like a metaphor, but it uses “like” or “as.”

(ex: The moon has a face like the clock on the wall)

Personification: when human characteristics are given to non-living objects. It is a way of referring to an object as if it were a person.

(ex: The old field is sad now that the children are gone home)

Students can now complete writing assignments at home or at school.  They can access their writing by logging into our classroom google docs account.  

User Name : room19kids@hotmail.com 

Password : 91senolcyc 

This year, we will be participating in the Terry Fox run or walk at Century Public School on Thursday, September 29th.  Students and family or community members will be running or walking on a 1km loop with their teachers.  We encourage students to bring in a looney or twoney to support the fight for cancer.  We will collect donations until Monday, October 3rd

Memory Boxes

Your first Language Arts assignment will be to create a Memory Box. 

 A Memory Box is about you.  Watch the lesson very closely today and

follow all of the steps carefully.  A Memory Box takes time, effort and

thought.  Use your agenda to plan when you will work on it in class and

when you will work on it at home.

Steps:

          1.  Get a box (a shoe box is good or a gift box would work; just

                   make sure it is not too big or too small).

          2.  Start colleting pictures, cutouts, drawings, or photographs

                that represent you.  It could be things that you like, hobbies,

               favourite colours, favourite sports, pets, your family, words

                or phrases that represent you.  These images or phrases need

                to be positive and represent the best “you”.  The whole box

               needs to be covered like a collage*.

          3.  You then need to think about the 6 items to fill your box. 

                They need to be items that are important to you and tell

                something about you.  Try to choose things that are unique

                or that nobody else might know about.

      4.  Once you have all of your items, you will write one paragraph

            about the box itself and then one paragraph for each item with

           a total of 7 paragraphs.  Remember, start each paragraph with

           an introductory sentence.  Use the anchor chart in the class if

           you don’t remember the structure of a paragraph.

 5.  You will then present your box to your classmates.  You may

          use cue cards to help you remember what to say, but try to

          memorize your speech as best as you can.

          Collage:  An art form where pictures, images or words are

          glued to a surface in an overlapping form so the surface is

          covered completely.

Here, parents and students can review how this project will be assessed.  One third of the mark will be devoted to the writing itself.  Another third of the mark will focus on the collage or media aspect as well as the content within the box.  The final third of the assessment will be dedicated to the oral component of the presentation.

Memory Box Rubric