Definition Poetry

Ashley Daniels and Kendra ReevesECED 4300 A

Tonja RootGrade Level 5

Kendra Reeves: PrewritingGPS: ELA5W4 The student consistently

uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing.

a. The student plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.

PLO: Using the graphic organizer students will begin a rough draft of a definition poem.

Form of Writing: Definition Poetry

Definition Poetry:defines a concept or concrete

objectuses metaphors and imageryPaints a picture for the readergenerally uses free verse format

Stage of Writing: PrewritingChoose a specific formSelect a topicChoose a AudienceGenerate and organize main ideasGraphic organizer

write words or phrases

Graphic Organizer

Definition Poem Web. Retrieved March 31, 2011 , from http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/worksheets/TCM/pdfs/010720il.pdf

Published PieceWhat is a mother?A mother is someone who is good for advice,Someone you can count on to keep secrets,Someone to help you when you need it,Someone who shares their stories with you,And most of all, someone to love youBy Nicole

Citation Nicole, A. (2009, May 29). Voices from ms.johnson. Retrieved from http://literacyworkshop.org/wpmu/poetryslam2009/2009/05/29/what-is-a-mother

Practice ActivityAs a class, we are going to

complete a graphic organizer.Topic: LoveUse metaphors and similes to

define or describe what love “means” or “is” to you.

Assessment Activity

Independently, complete the graphic organizer using a topic of your choice.

Remember to focus on getting ideas down, not complete sentences.

Ashley Daniels: DraftingGPS: 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 students will plan their definition poem by completing a graphic organizer.

Form of Writing: Definition Poetry

Use metaphors and similes from graphic organizer to create your definition poem.

Define or describe your topic by beginning each line with the topic and then the word “is.” For ex.: Sad is…., Hungry is…., Crazy is….

Stage of Writing: DraftingTake ideas from graphic organizer

and put into sentencesSkip lines to leave room for

revisions later. Place an X on every other line.

Clearly label “draft” at the top of your paper

Neatness and spelling are not important

Published PieceFriends are…Friends are flowers brightening your day.Friends are a gift picked only for you.Friends are an energy source keeping you going all day and night.Friends are diamonds you treasure forever.

Citation

Definition Poetry. "Education World ® Lesson Planning: Language Arts Work Sheet Library." Education World® The Educator's Best Friend. 23 Oct. 2009 <http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/worksheets/TCM/>.

Practice Activity Using class graphic organizer,

form ideas into complete thoughts and sentences.

Spelling and grammar is not important.

Focus on getting ideas down.

Assessment ActivityDraft your own graphic organizer

by forming your thoughts into complete sentences.

Remember to skip lines, write an X on every other line.

Do not to focus on spelling or punctuation, focus on getting the content down.