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Writing poems webquest
- 1. Writing Poems What you say? Can’t you see? Writing poems is just for me!
- 2. What is a Poem A poem tells a story. The writer is able to create a short story that includes a beginning, middle, and end so the reader can understand what the story is about. Poem Styles Short Poem Long Poem Funny Poem Sad Poem Serious Poem Inspirational Poem Question: Do poems have to rhyme?
- 3. Famous Poets versus Shel Silverstein (1930-Present) Robert Frost (1874-1963) http://www.youtube.com/watch? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v4M73 v=Pnx_dbwec1Q&feature=related _WKl4&feature=related
- 4. Understanding the Poem Is this an inspirational poem? • What does Shel Silverstein mean when he says, “the sidewalk ends”? • What does Robert Frost mean when he says, “a separation from the usual path”?
- 5. Write Your Own Poem • Group 1 – Write a poem about playing outside • Group 2 – Write a poem about ice cream This is a 10 minute activity. Afterwards the class will switch papers and read a poem. Then write down what you think the poem means.
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- IntroductionAsk the class what they know about poems. Who writes poems? What is a poem? What does it do? Tell a story, discuss a feeling, write about an event? How long has poetry been around? Did the caveman write poetry? Did Elvis write poetry? Who is a modern day poet? Ask if they know any famous poets.
- TaskAsk the class about the length of a poem and the style of the poem. Does it have to rhyme? Can it be a story? Can it be changed into a song? Talk with the students regarding topics they would want to write about. Ask if they know any famous poets.There are many famous poets in English literature. Today we will talk about a few poets and their different styles.
- ProcessLearning about how to write a poem. Compare the two poets and their poems.The first poet is Shel Silverstein. What do you think about this poem he wrote? Is it fun? Does it rhyme? Does it make sense? Does it tell a story? What story is he telling? How is this different from the second poet, Robert Frost? Is the writing style different? Is the tone of the poem different? What are the differences? What are the similarities?
- EvaluationShel Silverstein writes about the end of the sidewalk, a separation between the sidewalk and the grass. One place ends, another place begins, and what’s in the middle?Robert Frost writes about the place that divides, a separation from the usual path. He has to make a decision, which road to take. One road will end and another will begin. Both poets are questioning things that they see. Ask the students, how do these poems make you feel?
- ProcessSeparate the class into two groups. Give each group an assignment to write their own poem on two separate topics. For instance, the first group will write a poem about playing outside. The second group will write a poem about ice cream. Give the class 10 minutes to write a poem that tells a story. Then have the students switch papers. After the switch papers, the students can write an analysis on what they think the poem is about and how it makes them feel.The teacher could get responses that reflect both poems, for example: the students might like to play outside and eat ice cream. The students may not like the ice cream to be too cold and may not like to play outside when it is cold.