| Program Description: | "Poetry Alive!" with Leslie Johnson is a classroom program that actively involves students in writing original poetry and performing it in the classroom with "poetry theater" techniques. "Poetry Ali... Read more
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| Cost Per Student: | $10 |
| Available to Grade(s): | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| 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 |
| Length Info: | "Poetry Alive" can be a 1 or 2 day program depending on the number of students and teacher preference. |
| Location: | In-School, Virtual |
| Program Format: | In-School Workshop |
| Availability: | All year |
| Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: | 8 |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: | no |
| Meeting Method: | Email, Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: | Artist will provide handouts and all materials (except pencils and writing paper) for the "Poetry Alive!" program. |
| Materials School Provides: | Pencils (pre-sharpened) and writing paper |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: | Normal classroom space. Please have a clear table space for Leslie's supplies and an area of white-board or other board space where artist can model writing. |
| Program Learning Objective: | 1) I CAN develop a main idea with specific details. 2) I CAN brainstorm and select vivid words to express meaning. 3) I CAN understand and use literary devices in writing. 4) I CAN create and perf... Read more
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| Additional Notes: | Teachers are welcome to communicate with Leslie in advance with any special requests for topics or curriculum connections for the Poetry Alive! workshop program. |
| Parent Engagement Opportunities: | Parent volunteers are welcome during Poetry Alive sessions according to the discretion of the classroom teacher. |
