1. Grade Level 5 Tiffany Popham & Ashley Brewer 4300 A Dr. Tonja Root Fall 2009 Definition Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham

2. Tiffany Popham-Prewriting ELA5R1 Student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational text. h. Responds to and analyzes the effects of figurative language in order to uncover meaning in poetry. PLO- Students will complete a graphic organizer with a list of definitions using the Thanksgiving words. Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham

3. Definition Poetry: Defines a word Uses imagery to paint a picture in the readers mind Compare with an idea, uses metaphors Prewriting: Brainstorm definitions of a word What do you think of? Feel? See? What can you compare it to? Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham

4. Definition Poetry. "Education World ® Lesson Planning: Language Arts Work Sheet Library." Education World® The Educator's Best Friend. 23 Oct. 2009. Graphic Organizer Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham

5. Friends are… Friends are flowers brightening your day. Friends are a gift picked only for you. Friends are an energy source keeping you going all day and night. Friends are diamonds you treasure forever. Definition Poetry. "Education World ® Lesson Planning: Language Arts Work Sheet Library." Education World® The Educator's Best Friend. 23 Oct. 2009. Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham

6. Prewriting: Define Thanksgiving Be creative Think of your Feelings, too! Practice Activity Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham

7. Assessment Activity Use graphic organizer Thanksgiving Word list: Make creative definitions Remember to use feelings & emotions when brainstorming ideas Turkey harvest, freedom Native Americans celebration Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham

8. Ashley Brewer-Drafting ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. a. The student plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. PLO-Using the graphic organizer students will begin a rough draft of a definition poem. Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham

9. Definition poetry Defines a word Does not have to rhyme First line states “Thanksgiving is…” Indent each receding line Drafting: Use ideas from graphic organizer to form definition poem Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham

10. What is my flag? A symbol of my country An inspiration A powerful silent song Freedom for all people Justice and the rule of law A gift to all races and religions Goodness and humanity A source of pride My blessed home Safe haven This is my flag. "Definition Poetry." Yahoo! GeoCities: Get a web site with easy-to-use site building tools.. 23 Oct. 2009. Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham

11. Practice activity Drafting Thanksgiving Use graphic organizer to write rough draft Sample: Thanksgiving is… (Indent & write first definition.) Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham

12. Use ideas from graphic organizer Begin draft “Thanksgiving is…” Begin rough draft on turkey cutout Assessment Activity Ashley Brewer & Tiffany Popham