This document outlines a 30-minute poetry lesson for 3rd graders at King Elementary School, focusing on reading, writing, and speaking poetry. Learning outcomes include reading poetry with fluency, writing a concrete poem using a graphic organizer, and effectively navigating the Shel Silverstein website. The lesson involves various centers for writing, website exploration, and reading aloud, with plans to wrap up the unit in the following week.

1. Name: Natalie SapkarovCooperating Teacher-Librarian: Hope MorrisonDate: Tue., Dec. 1, 2009School & City: King Elementary School, Urbana Lesson Title: Poetry CentersGrade Level: 3rdLength of Lesson: 30 minutesPurpose: To expose students to the different modes of using poetry (reading, writing, and speaking). Learning Outcomes:Students will be able to read poetry aloud with fluency, accuracy, and emotion.

2. Students will be able to write a concrete poem using a graphic organizer.

3. Students will be able to navigate the Shel Silverstein website effectively.