| Program Description: |
In this program, students will have an opportunity to write various types of poetry based on the classroom's needs. This program can be adapted for different grade and skill levels. Examples of poetry... Read more
In this program, students will have an opportunity to write various types of poetry based on the classroom's needs. This program can be adapted for different grade and skill levels. Examples of poetry writing exercises are as follows: (Sample exercises:) "Hairs" Begin by reading aloud a prose poem "Hairs" by Sandra Cisneros and after a short discussion on figurative language, students work together to find all the metaphors and similes in the poem. Using the first line in the piece as a writing prompt, students write their own prose poem starting with "Everybody in my family has different____________". "Jar of Emotions" and "Color Poems" Working with a jar full of emotion words such as "fear", "excitement", "disappointment"...students pick a word at random and complete a worksheet using all their senses answering questions such as "What color is this word?" and "What does it taste like?" Another option is offering paint card samples to the students from which to chose a color. Whether having chosen a color or emotion word, each student will then work to create an original poem based on their words and using all five senses while employing original imagery and unique language. "Ode Poems" Begin by reading ode poems by Kenneth Koth, "To Kidding Around" and "To Carelessness", an another one by Stephen Dobyns, "Grief". After brief discussion, students use their emotion word from the previous exercise to then write their own ode poem to their word considering tone and style After writing their poems, students work to present their work aloud to the class considering how to best communicate the emotion of their poems through their performance/reading.
|
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Available to Grade(s): |
6, 7, 8 |
| Program Can Serve: |
Visual Art, Theater |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
| Curriculum Focus: |
English Language Arts |
| Program Type: |
Grade Level Program |
| Integration Continuum Level: |
Alignment |
| # of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
60 min |
| Program Format: |
In-School Workshop |
| Availability: |
All year |
| Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: |
150 |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Teaching artist will provide all handouts and copies |
| Materials School Provides: |
Writing paper and pens/pencils |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Regular classroom with desks or floor space on which to write |
| Program Learning Objective: |
1. I can think creatively and use all my senses, insights, and cultural awareness to create imagery in an original poem 2. I can write various types of poetry including a prose poem and an ode poem us... Read more
1. I can think creatively and use all my senses, insights, and cultural awareness to create imagery in an original poem 2. I can write various types of poetry including a prose poem and an ode poem using metaphors, similes and original language 3. I can express myself and relay emotion through my unique voice and creative writing while listening and communicating with my peers
|
