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Introduction to Poetry. Megan Peterson 2 nd Grade. Folwell Performing Arts (Minneapolis Public Schools). K-8 setting (913 students) 86% Free/reduced lunch 2 nd grade – 27 students 64% Latino 22% Black 11% White. Why is this lesson important?. Fits into Writer’s Workshop framework
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Introduction to Poetry Megan Peterson 2nd Grade
Folwell Performing Arts(Minneapolis Public Schools) • K-8 setting (913 students) • 86% Free/reduced lunch 2nd grade – 27 students • 64% Latino • 22% Black • 11% White
Why is this lesson important? • Fits into Writer’s Workshop framework • Provides an opportunity for pre-assessment • Supports Vocabulary and language development • Meets standards • 2.6.5.6 – strengthening writing with guidance from adults and peers • 2.1.4.4 - Describe how words and phrases supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song “Poetry teaches children to have fun with words, to be daredevils and gymnasts with language, by seeing the world with fresh eyes.” ~Lucy Calkins
What to Expect! • Mini lesson (10-15 minutes) Goal: I can see the world like a poet. • Guided Practice/Extended Practice (20 minutes) • Independent Practice/Conference (20 minutes) • Sharing/Closure (5-10 minutes)
Pencil Sharpener I can see the world like a poet.
I can see the world likea poet. Pencil Sharpener By Zoe Ryder White I think there are a hundred bees inside the pencil sharpener and they buzz and buzz and buzz until my point is sharp!
I can see the world likea poet. Ceiling By: Zoe Ryder White The ceiling Is the sky For the classroom
Pencil I can see the world as a poet.
Extended Practice • Each table will receive a mystery bag. Try to see this item as a poet would see it, “in a fresh new way” • Each table will have 3 minutes(ish) to do the following (2nd graders would get about 10 minutes, and fewer objects). • Observe (looks like, sounds like, feels like) • Discuss with partner • WRITE (lists, phrases, sentences, poems . . .) ?
Independent Practice • About 10 minutes • add more ideas to create a poem you would want to share with a partner • Draw illustrations, sometimes illustrations can give us more to write about Reason: This is another opportunity for me to conference with students and ask them about their writing
Recap of writer’s workshop • Mini lesson Goal: I can see the world like a poet. • Guided Practice/Extended Practice • Independent Practice/Conference • Sharing/Closure
Student Examples poems in your pocket - blog
Lucy Calkins 7 books per set • Launching the Writer’s Workshop • Small Moments: Personal Narratives • Writing for Readers: Teaching Skills and Strategies • The Craft of Revision • Authors as Mentors • Nonfiction Writing: Procedures and Reports • Poetry: Powerful Thoughts in Tiny Packages
Other references Awakening the Heart: Poetry for Elementary and Middle School By: Georgia Heard IRA website Writing Workshop Ralph Fletcher