Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010 Grade Level: 5 th Definition Poetry

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010

MEREDITH CHANDLERNIKKI GALLI

ECED 4300- CDR.ROOTFALL 2010

Grade Level: 5th

Definition Poetry


Form of Writing

Definition Poetry: poetry that defines a concept or

topic uses creative and descriptive

words. generally follows the free verse

format includes metaphors and imagery


Nikki Galli

stage of writing: Prewriting

GPS: ELA5W4- The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student:

a. plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.


PLO

The student will plan and organize a definition poem by completing a graphic organizer.


Stage of Writing

Prewriting is the stage where you form, plan, and organize the main ideas of your topic. This stage uses a graphic organizer to help plan. Throughout the graphic organizer, ideas should be written in the form of phrases and not complete sentences.


Published Model

Dancing is beautiful movementDancing is freedomIt is a means of self-expressionDance brings out our emotionsDance is a form of communicationIt allows your heart to speakDancing is poetry in motionDancing is freeDancing is my life


APA Citation

Types of poetry. (2005). Retrieved from http://www.k12handhelds.com/data/samples/poetry/poetry_book.html#definition_head


My Model

Hope is a wish with expectationsHope is a wish for fulfillmentIt is a desire of the heartHope means to trustHope means to believeIt requires confidenceHope gives you the strength to

continue on the journey of life


Practice Activity

Students and teacher will complete a graphic organizer together using the word hope.


Assessment Activity

Students will independently complete a graphic organizer using a topic of choice.


Explanation of Example

This poem fits a definition poem because it describes and defines the word dancing.


Graphic Organizerdefinition characteristics

examples synonyms

Word


APA Citation

Frayer Model Template. (2008) Retrieved from http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2641333/Frayer-Model-Template.


Meredith Chandler

stage of writing: drafting

GPS: ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise,

and evaluate writing. The student:a. Plans and drafts independently

and resourcefully.


PLO

The student will write a draft of a definition poem using their thoughts made on the graphic organizer.


Stage of Writing

Drafting is where you will form your ideas and sentences from the words and phrases you wrote on your graphic organizer.


Published Model

The WindThe wind is a ghostThat haunts the nightGrabbing the leaves,The paper and grass,Howling and growlingRight through the town;It moans and groans All alone.


APA Citation

Definitions of Examples of Free Verse Poetry. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.docstoc.com/docs/5952272/definition-examples-of-free-verse-poetry

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/5952272/definition-examples-of-free-verse-poetry




My Model

Love is a powerful emotion that affects the heart.

Love can make your heart beat like a drum Boom, boom, boom.

Love is like compassion, affection, and kindness.

Love is within your friends and family.


Practice Activity

Students will use the graphic organizer and make their own draft from the sample poem.


Assessment

Use the graphic organizer to write a draft of a definition poem.


Explanation of Example

This example fits definition poetry because it describes and defines the word wind.

Documents

Chandler M., Galli N., ECED 4300 C, VSU 2010 Grade Level: 5 th Definition Poetry