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Multipurpose Poetry: Introducing Science Concepts and Increasing Fluency
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| Grades | 3 – 5 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | Four 30-minute sessions |
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Avon, Massachusetts |
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MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Insectlopedia by Douglas Florian (Voyager Books, 2002)
- Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman (Harpercollins Juvenile Books, 1992)
- Computer with Internet access
- Chart paper and markers
PRINTOUTS
Research Information worksheet
PREPARATION
- Copy the following poems from the two books listed under Materials and Technology in the Resources section onto chart paper.
From Insectlopedia:
"The Treehoppers"
"The Whirligig Beetles"
"The Crickets"
"The Mayfly"
From Joyful Noise:
"Fireflies"
"Whirligig Beetles"
"House Crickets"
"Mayflies" - Before teaching this lesson, students should have had multiple experiences with choral poetry readings. They should be familiar with different choral reading formats and comfortable working in small cooperative groups.