Specific Form of Writing: Definition Poetry By Hanna Sumner and Cathy Chambless ECED 4300, Section B, Dr. Tonja Root, Spring 2009 Grade level 4th

Hanna Sumner Stage of Writing: Prewriting GPS and PLO: Hanna Sumner Stage of Writing: Prewriting GPS and PLO: PLO: Student will take notes on a graphic organizer to gather ideas about their topic. GPS: ELA4R1 The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts. i. Identifies rhyme and rhythm, repetition, similes, and sensory images in poems.

Form of Writing: Definition Poetry Stage of Writing: Prewriting Definition Poetry: o defines or describes something, such as a feeling, person, place, thing, or idea. For ex.: Sad is…., Hungry is…., Crazy is….

Continuing - Stage of Writing Prewriting: o Organize ideas using a graphic organizer. Graphic organizer: Tool we use to help us get started.

General graphic organizers. Retrieved April 6, 2009, from Ed Helper Web site: Graphic Organizer for Prewriting Stage

Definition Poetry Definition Poetry Describes how a hole and mud is used. Krauss, R. (1952). A hole is to dig: A first book of first. New York: Harper and Row.

Practice Activity Give topic and complete graphic organizer as a class

General graphic organizers. Retrieved April 6, 2009, from Ed Helper Web site: Graphic Organizer for Prewriting Stage

Assessment Students will take notes using a graphic organizer to help write a definition poem. Topic will be Rain is…

Blue is... Blue is a feeling when it rains outside and I can't go out. Blue is a day like this, mushy and wet. Blue is indoor recess with nothing to do. Blue is a sad feeling when the sun never comes out. By Michael K. (2008). Definition Poetry. Retrieved April 2, 2009, from Lakeland Schools Web site:

Mad is... Mad is anger when you want to beat someone up. Mad is mean when your face turns red. Mad is frustrated when you don't want to talk to anybody. Mad is serious when you say a word in a stern voice. By Avery T. (2008). Definition Poetry. Retrieved April 2, 2009, from Lakeland Schools Web site:

Stage of Writing: Drafting GPS and PLO: PLO: Student will take notes on a graphic organizer and use it to write a definition poem. GPS: ELA4W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, evaluate writing. a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. Cathy Chambless General graphic organizers. Retrieved April 6, 2009, from Ed Helper Web site: ww.edhelperclipart.com/clipart/teachers/o rg-clouddrops.pdf

Form of Writing: Definition Poetry Stage of Writing: Drafting Definition Poetry: o defines or describes something, such as a feeling, person, place, thing, or idea. For ex.: Sad is…., Hungry is…., Crazy is….

Continuing - Stage of Writing Drafting: o We will put our thoughts and ideas into poetry form. o Don’t worry about making mistakes. Graphic organizer: We use to draft our poem.

Cold is... Cold is you, as frozen as an icicle. Cold is you, sitting inside shivering. Cold is when all of the ponds turn to ice. Cold is you, standing still with snow on you. By Kyle J. (2008). Definition Poetry. Retrieved April 2, 2009, from Lakeland Schools Web site:

Practice Activity Form a poem as a whole group General graphic organizers. Retrieved April 6, 2009, from Ed Helper Web site: ww.edhelperclipart.com/clipart/teachers/o rg-clouddrops.pdf

Assessment Students will write their own rough draft of a definition poem. Topic will be Rain is…

References Krauss, R. (1952). A hole is to dig: A first book of first. New York: Harper and Row. May view book online by clicking on book. (2008). Definition Poetry. Retrieved April 2, 2009, from Lakeland Schools Web site: 3.htm General graphic organizers. Retrieved April 6, 2009, fr om Ed Helper Web site: om/clipart/teachers/org-clouddrops.pdf