Meredith Chandler Nikki Galli ECED 4300- C Dr.Root Fall 2010

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

MEREDITH CHANDLERNIKKI GALLI

ECED 4300- CDR.ROOTFALL 2010

Grade Level: 5th

Definition Poetry

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

Form of WritingDefinition Poetry:

poetry that defines a concept or topic

uses creative and descriptive words.

generally follows the free verse format

includes metaphors and imagery

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

Nikki Galli stage of writing: Prewriting

GPS: ELA5W4- The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student:a. plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

PLO The student will plan and

organize a definition poem by completing a graphic organizer.

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

Stage of Writing

Prewriting is the stage where you form, plan, and organize the main ideas of your topic. This stage uses a graphic organizer to help plan. Throughout the graphic organizer, ideas should be written in the form of phrases and not complete sentences.

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Published ModelDancing is beautiful movementDancing is freedomIt is a means of self-expressionDance brings out our emotionsDance is a form of communicationIt allows your heart to speakDancing is poetry in motionDancing is freeDancing is my life

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APA Citation Types of poetry. (2005).

Retrieved from http://www.k12handhelds.com/data/samples/poetry/poetry_book.html#definition_head

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My Model

Hope is a wish with expectationsHope is a wish for fulfillmentIt is a desire of the heartHope means to trustHope means to believeIt requires confidenceHope gives you the strength to

continue on the journey of life

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

Practice Activity Students and teacher will

complete a graphic organizer together using the word hope.

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

Assessment Activity Students will independently

complete a graphic organizer using a topic of choice.

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Explanation of Example This poem fits a definition

poem because it describes and defines the word dancing.

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Graphic Organizerdefinition characteristics

examples synonyms

Word

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APA Citation Frayer Model Template.

(2008) Retrieved from http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2641333/Frayer-Model-Template.

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Meredith Chandler stage of writing: drafting

GPS: ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise,

and evaluate writing. The student:a. Plans and drafts independently

and resourcefully.

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

PLO The student will write a draft

of a definition poem using their thoughts made on the graphic organizer.

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

Stage of Writing Drafting is where you will

form your ideas and sentences from the words and phrases you wrote on your graphic organizer.

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

Published ModelThe Wind

The wind is a ghostThat haunts the nightGrabbing the leaves,The paper and grass,Howling and growlingRight through the town;It moans and groans All alone.

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

APA Citation Definitions of Examples of Free

Verse Poetry. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.docstoc.com/docs/5952272/definition-examples-of-free-verse-poetry

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

My Model

Love is a powerful emotion that affects the heart.

Love can make your heart beat like a drum Boom, boom, boom.

Love is like compassion, affection, and kindness.

Love is within your friends and family.

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

Practice Activity Students will use the graphic

organizer and make their own draft from the sample poem.

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

Assessment Use the graphic organizer to

write a draft of a definition poem.

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

Explanation of Example This example fits definition

poetry because it describes and defines the word wind.