Transcript Definition Poetry

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:
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.
PLO: Student will take notes on a graphic
organizer to gather ideas about their topic.
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.
Graphic Organizer
for Prewriting
Stage
General graphic organizers. Retrieved April 6, 2009, from Ed Helper Web site:
http://www.edhelperclipart.com/clipart/teachers/org-clouddrops.pdf
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
Graphic Organizer
for Prewriting
Stage
General graphic organizers. Retrieved April 6, 2009, from Ed Helper Web site:
http://www.edhelperclipart.com/clipart/teachers/org-clouddrops.pdf
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: http://www.lakelandschools.us/tj/tboyd/Studentwork3.htm
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: http://www.lakelandschools.us/tj/tboyd/Studentwork3.htm
Cathy Chambless
Stage of Writing: Drafting
GPS and PLO:
GPS: ELA4W4 The student consistently uses
a writing process to develop, revise, evaluate
writing.
a. Plans and drafts independently and
resourcefully.
PLO: Student will take notes on a graphic
organizer and use it to write a definition
poem.
General graphic organizers. Retrieved April
6, 2009, from Ed Helper Web site: http://w
ww.edhelperclipart.com/clipart/teachers/o
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:
http://www.lakelandschools.us/tj/tboyd/Studentwork3.htm
Practice Activity
•Form a poem as a whole
group
General graphic organizers. Retrieved April
6, 2009, from Ed Helper Web site: http://w
ww.edhelperclipart.com/clipart/teachers/o
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:
http://www.lakelandschools.us/tj/tboyd/Studentwork
3.htm
• General graphic organizers. Retrieved April 6, 2009, fr
om Ed Helper Web site: http://www.edhelperclipart.c
om/clipart/teachers/org-clouddrops.pdf