**Program Components:**
1. **Sight Words and CVC Words Poetry:**
- **Activity:** Students will use sight words and CVC words to create simple yet expressive poems.
This will help improve their reading and writing skills.
- **Outcome:** Students will produce poems that demonstrate their understanding and use of sight
words and CVC words.
2. **Counting Syllables and Visual Art:**
- **Activity:** Students will count syllables to write haikus and tankas, integrating math into
their poetic creation. They will use visual art as inspiration to enhance their poems.
- **Outcome:** Students will create structured poems that reflect their ability to count syllables
and draw inspiration from visual art.
3. **Ekphrastic Poetry:**
- **Activity:** Students will write ekphrastic poems inspired by visual art pieces, describing and
interpreting the art through their poetic lens.
- **Outcome:** Students will develop a deeper appreciation for visual art and improve their
descriptive writing skills.
4. **Fibonacci Poems:**
- **Activity:** Students will write Fibonacci poems, using the mathematical sequence to structure
their poetry. This activity will blend math and creativity seamlessly.
- **Outcome:** Students will create poems that follow the Fibonacci sequence, enhancing their
understanding of mathematical
patterns in poetry.
5. **Concrete Poetry:**
- **Activity:** Students will create concrete poems where the layout of the words forms a visual
representation related to the poem's theme.
- **Outcome:** Students will explore the visual aspect of poetry, creating pieces that combine
textual and visual elements.
6. **Acrostic Poetry:**
- **Activity:** Students will write acrostic poems using sight words to describe themselves or
specific themes.
- **Outcome:** Students will enhance their vocabulary and explore the creative possibilities of
acrostic poetry.
7. **Haikus and Tankas:**
- **Activity:** Students will write haikus and tankas, learning the importance of syllable counting
and the concise expression of ideas.
- **Outcome:** Students will appreciate the structure and discipline of these traditional Japanese
poetic forms.
8. **Poetry Learning (Counting, Reading, and Writing Sight Words):**
- **Activity:** Students will engage in activities that combine counting, reading, and writing
sight words within the context of poetry.
- **Outcome:** Students will develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills while enjoying the
creative process.
**Methodology:**
- **Generative Writing Prompts:** Students will receive prompts that inspire creativity and
encourage diverse poetic responses.
- **Visual Art Integration:** Artworks will serve as muses for poetic creation, enabling students
to draw inspiration from visual stimuli.
- **Interactive Workshops:** Sessions will be designed to be interactive and engaging, fostering a
collaborative and supportive learning environment.
- **Performance and Sharing:** Students will have opportunities to share their poems on the mic,
canvases, and in journals, promoting
confidence and public speaking skills.
**Program Format:**
- Workshops can be offered as an extended series or as individual sessions, providing flexibility
to accommodate different schedules and learning needs.
**Conclusion:**
The Poetic Art and Sight Words program is designed to inspire and empower students through the art
of poetry and visual creativity. By integrating literacy, math, and artistic expression, students
will develop a well-rounded skill set that enhances their academic and
personal growth. Join us for a journey of discovery, creativity, and fun as we explore the world of
poetry and art together.
