Lesson: Writing an Object Poem Grade: 2 Subject: English + Language Arts July 27, 2012
Overview Student Objectives List the bulleted goals/objectives behind your lesson plan
Grade level Curriculum area Example: Language Arts
Materials
Students will: ‐ SWBAT identify the definition of an adjective ‐ SWBAT select an object of special meaning to them ‐ SWBAT write at least 5 adjectives which describe the physical attributes of the object ‐ SWBAT to read and use a rubric to develop the piece ‐ SWBAT write a draft paragraph to describe an object ‐ SWBAT read piece to another student and accept comments ‐ SWBAT edit piece to “add” at least one suggestion given ‐ SWBAT share poem with the class ‐ SWBAT write a final copy with illustration to add to their Poetry Folder 2nd Grade Language Arts ‐ Writing Object of special meaning, selected by each student brought from home. Limitations are explained: not fragile, handled carefully, small enough to fit in a backpack, approved by parents
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Standards
Learning Standards by State Explain in bullet points how each of the Objectives align with state learning standards
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1.1.2 C Use meaning and knowledge of words across content areas to develop a speaking and reading vocabulary 1.1.2 E – Demonstrate accuracy and automaticity, in oral reading of grade level text 1.3.2 A – Read, understand, and respond to works from various genres of literature 1.3.2. B – Recognize and identify different types of genres such as poetry, drama and fiction 1.3.2 D – Identify literary devices in selected readings (e.g. personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration) 1.4.2 A – Write organized, detailed descriptive poems and stories that include literary elements 1.5.2 A – Write with a focus, with an understanding of topic and audience 1.6.2 A – Listen actively and respond to others in small and large group situations. 1.6.2 B – Use appropriate volume, clarity and gestures in individual or group situations. Deliver an oral report on an assigned topic.
Procedures/Resources Recommended time frame overview
5 sessions ‐ 1 whole group lesson on adjectives – definition, examples & non‐ examples, 20 minute sessions x3 to work on writing piece, 2 ten minute meetings with writing partner to brainstorm and revise, 30 minute session to share poetry to whole group, 1 whole group “Wrap Up” to share experience and review adjectives and the writing process
Example: 6 sessions: 1 30‐min group intro / 5 30‐min computer‐based activity sessions /1 30‐min group wrap‐ up
B. DiMartini / Poetry: A Place for the Poem‐ An Introduction to Poetry for Teachers
List the procedure and resources for– bullet points with resource links for each sessions:
Session One:
Whole group discussion of adjectives. Ask for students to write their own definition down and give an example. Turn in papers. Ask for volunteers to share ideas. Brainstorm a list of adjectives to describe a given picture. Using index cards – students will sort adjectives and “non” adjectives. As a whole group describe physical attributes of an object. Have students pick an object from their desks and work with a partner to write at least 5 adjectives for each object. Share with whole group. Discuss adjectives and why they are or aren’t adjectives. Brainstorm alternative adjectives with more depth. Discuss “overused” adjectives. Explain homework: Bring in an object that‘s special to you. Note the limitations.
Session Two:
Have students review what was discussed during Session One (def. of adjectives). Have students give examples of words used to describe the object from yesterday. Remind students of “overuse”. Explain exercise – carefully look at your object and think of 10 adjectives to describe what the object “looks” like. Think about size, color, shape, texture, etc. Give students time to write their 10 adjectives. Have them circle the BEST 5. Switch objects with their Writing Buddy and write 10 words to describe your writing buddy’s item. Give those ideas back to the person with their object. Read over ideas. Staple and hand in.
Session Three:
Using papers from Session Two, begin to think about the item and how to write about it. Gather as a large group and use words generated from shared object. Read “An Elephant is Hard to Hide” and “My Brother’s Bug”by Jack Prelutsky. Hand out copies and have writing partners discuss one of the poems and highlight any adjectives used. Have two groups join and share. Share Write a paragraph about the class item. Re‐read / tweek. Have students go back and write about their objects – using at least 5 adjectives generated by their partner and themselves. Read rough draft to partners. Turn in.
Session Four:
Turn back rough drafts. Talk about “suggested tweeks”. Students write up “final copy” of descriptive paragraph.
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Meet as whole group and use shared writing paragraph to think about writing a poem. (4 lines / rhyming or non‐rhyming). Generate poem. Link to Library of Congress website and share Poetry 180 and “The Bat” by Theodore Roethke. Describe adjectives used to describe a bat. Give students time to work on rough draft of poem. Read to partner.
Session Five:
Session Six:
Re‐read rough draft and make revisions. Work on picture to go along with poem while teacher conferences with individuals to review their work. After conference, students complete pictures and begin to type up their poems (taking into consideration page layout and color).
Students share their complete poems and add them to their Poetry Folders. Allow students to provide feedback to each student.
Evaluation Note the rubric which will help you evaluate/grade your students
Students will be evaluated through completion of assignment according to rubric. Students will also elicit and evaluate feedback from peers. No grade will be given other than completion of assignment noted.
Additional Resources List any additional resources (example: websites related to lesson plan topic) that students can use for additional information and/or after class exploration.
Something Has Been Here, Jack Prelutsky; Scholastic, 1990. Library of Congress Website: Poetry 180, “The Bat” by Theodore Roethke
Accommodations Note any accessibility options that might be applied to address student needed.
None are required.
B. DiMartini / Poetry: A Place for the Poem‐ An Introduction to Poetry for Teachers
Bibliographic Organizer Found Poetry Image
Title/Author/Da te Title: Helen Keller Creator(s): Bain News Service, publisher Date Created/Published: [1913 April]Medium: 1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. Summary: Photo shows Helen Keller (1880‐1968) with her teacher Anne Sullivan Macy (1866‐ 1936) possibly at the International Flower Show, New York City, April 1913. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008) Title: [Walt Whitman, half‐length portrait, seated, facing left, wearing hat and sweater, holding butterfly]
Persistent URL/Digital ID
Comments
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/g gb2005012514/ LC‐DIG‐ggbain‐12478 (digital file from original negative)
Citation: http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysou rces/mla.html#photographs
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/0 0650593/ LC‐USZ62‐77082 (b&w film copy neg.)
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysou rces/mla.html#photographs
Date Created/Published: [1873]
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Title: Chicago, Illinois. Good Sheperd Community Center. Mr. Langston Hughes at a rehearsal at of his new play
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/o wi2001002986/PP/ LC‐USW3‐000697‐D (b&w film neg.)
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysou rces/mla.html#photographs
LC‐USZ62‐20176 DLC (b&w film copy neg.) cph 3a21383
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysou rces/mla.html#photographs
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2 004672085/ LC‐USZ62‐62394 (b&w film copy neg.)
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysou rces/mla.html#photographs
Creator(s): Delano, Jack, photographer Date Created/Published: 1942 Apr.
"Votes for Women" Suffrage Pictures, 1850‐ 1920 Title: Zora Neale Hurston, 1901‐1960 Date Created/Published: [between 1935 and 1943(?)] Medium: 1 photographic print.
B. DiMartini / Poetry: A Place for the Poem‐ An Introduction to Poetry for Teachers