Compiling Poetry Collections and a Working Definition of Poetry

Materials and Technology

Printouts

Websites

Preparation

 

MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Overhead or LCD projector
  
  
• Transparencies/copies of poems used for instruction
  
  
• General classroom supplies (chalkboard, chart paper, markers, etc)
  
  
• Student writing notebooks and folders
  
  
• Blank composition books
  
  
• A computer with Internet access
  
  
• A wide variety of poetry books to be used for instruction and student exploration
  
  
• Examples of themed poetry collections or anthologies (e.g., Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems by Kristine O'Connell George)

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PRINTOUTS

Poetry Collection Checklist

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WEBSITES

• Poetry Collection Checklist Chart
• Links to Other Forms of Poetry and Elements of Poetry
• The Children's Poetry Archive
• Poetry Box Rules
• Elements of Poetry

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PREPARATION

• Choose the poetic forms that you'll focus on in this lesson (e.g., concrete/shape poetry, haiku, two-voice, cinquain, free-verse). Five forms work well. See The Children's Poetry Archive and Links to Other Forms of Poetry and Elements of Poetry for additional options and materials.
  
  
• Familiarize yourself with the elements of poetry with any of these resources: Poetry Box Rules; Elements of Poetry; and Riddle Poem Features.
  
  
• Make copies of the poems that you will be using to teach the forms of poetry and craft elements of poetry for students.
  
  
• Arrange for students to have their writing notebooks and folders, and blank composition books, which will be used to compile their poetry collections and definitions.
  
  
• The forms of poetry and elements of poetry in this lesson are simply recommendations. Feel free to customize the forms and craft elements for your own needs.
  
  
• Make a copy of the Poetry Collection Checklist for each student.
  
  
• If desired, test the Poetry Collection Checklist Chart on your computers to familiarize yourself with the tools and ensure that you have the Flash plug-in installed. You can download the plug-in from the technical support page.

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