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Poetry
Name: Poetry Teachers
Description: Site gives examples of specific types of poetry, including haiku, acrostic, limerick, simile.
Activity: GLE: Type: Online Information
URL: http://www.poetryteachers.com
Name: Poetry@pppst.com
Description: Poetry@pppst.com has a host of poetry of Free Presentations in PowerPoint format. Also inlcudes an Overview of Poetry - Definitions and more, What are the different elements between poems with rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration?, Free-Verse Poetry (alliteration), Looking at Limericks, Rhyming Poems, Nursery Rhymes, Can you Haiku, Haiku, Little Turtle: Summary - Critical Reading, The Land of Counterpane: Summary - Retelling, Shakespeare, Compare and Contrast using a poem and a fable , Who Has Seen the Wind? #1: Summary - Descriptive Words, Who Has Seen the Wind? #2: Summary - Discussing, The Wind and the Sun (Aesop's Fable) , Compare and Contrast - Who Has Seen the Wind (poem, included), to The Wind and the Sun (Aesop Fable, included) , For Kids, Poetry , Poetry Idea Machine , Poetry Pickle, What is an Acrostic Poem? , Diamante poems, Shape poems, Poetry Forms, Line Break Explorer, Giggle Poetry, For TeachersPainting Pictures with Words (Frontier), Haiku - learning module, lesson (1-2 days), Poetry Slam (2-3 days) , Poetry of Langston Hughes/ Harlem Renaissance (3-4 days) , Acrostic Poem Lesson Plans , Diamante Poem Lesson Plans, Poetry in Motion, Poetry, A Center Approach, What makes poetry - exploring line breaks, Poetry Lesson Plans and Resources (links), Poetry Lesson Plans (links) , Free Clipart , Free Templates, Free Teaching Materials
Activity: GLE: 20a, 20b, 21g, 24, 25c, 46, 48 Type: Online Information
URL: http://languagearts.pppst.com/poetry.html
Name: Melissa Ryan The Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary Lesson Plan
Description: Melissa Ryan The Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary Lesson Plan. TTW begin lesson by taking an online quiz at http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz19829216b4a68.html on ACT I of Diary of Anne Frank together. TSW take turns answering questions and discussing the correct answer. TSW complete a circle map of all the vocabulary they have discussed while reading Diary of Anne Frank. TW introduce the students to an online dictionary at http://dictionary.reference.com/ TSW use the online dictionary to look up definitions and synonyms of their vocabulary words. TSW then go to www.puzzlemaker.com to create a crossword puzzle using their vocabulary words and definitions. TSW print two copies: one to be graded and one to be traded. When all crossword puzzles are completed the students will switch puzzles and solve for a grade. Early finishers will go to http://www.tangischools.org/dept/tech/SchoolTech/melissa/Diary%20of%20Anne%20Frank.htm and complete online activities about Anne Frank.
Activity: 01 GLE: 01a, 01b, 26, 27 Type: Lesson Plan Focus: Teacher
URL: http://www.tangischools.org/dept/tech/SchoolTech/Diary%20of%20Anne%20Frank%20Vocab.pdf
Name: Wikipedia Poetry Entry
Description: Definition of poetry, forms, and elements of poetry
Activity: 01, 02 GLE: 07c, 11c Type: Online Information Focus: Teacher
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poetry
Name: Yale-New Haven Teachers' Institute
Description: Site recommended by CC Guide for use in activity 2 of unit 6.
Activity: 02 GLE: Type: Online Information Focus: Teacher
URL: http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/
Name: Ladybug Similes Worksheet
Description: Simile worksheet using ladybug theme.
Activity: 07, 10 GLE: 05c, 06a, 11c, 12c, 12d, 12g, 21a, 24 Type: Handout Focus: Student
URL: http://www.abcteach.com/Themeunits/Ladybugs/lbsimiles.htm
Name: Similes Worksheet
Description: Printable handout containing definition of simile, examples, and space for students to create their own.
Activity: 07, 10 GLE: 05c, 06a, 11c, 12c, 12d, 12g, 21a, 24 Type: Handout Focus: Student
URL: http://www.abcteach.com/Writing/similes.htm
Name: Metaphor Worksheet
Description: Printable handout with definition of metaphor, examples, and space for students to create their own metaphors.
Activity: 07, 10 GLE: 05c, 06a, 11c, 12c, 12d, 12g, 21a, 24 Type: Handout Focus: Student
URL: http://www.abcteach.com/Writing/metaphor.htm
Name: Scary Similes Worksheet
Description: Similes worksheet following scary objects theme. Students draw scary objects into box provided then create similes using them. Could be used as a springboard for Activity 10.
Activity: 07, 10 GLE: 05c, 06a, 11c, 12c, 12d, 12g, 21a, 24 Type: Handout Focus: Student
URL: http://www.abcteach.com/Scarecrows/similes.htm
Name: Dinosaur Simile Worksheet
Description: Simile worksheet with a dinosaur theme. Students fill in blanks on first few, then create their own sticking to dinosaur theme. Could be used in creating entire simile poem (activity 10)
Activity: 07, 10 GLE: 05c, 06a, 11c, 12c, 12, 12g, 21a, 24 Type: Handout Focus: Student
URL: http://www.abcteach.com/Dinosaurs/similes.htm
Name: Personification Worksheet
Description: Printable worksheet explains personification, provides examples, and allows students to create their own examples of personification. Could be used to complete the "personification poem" in Activity 8.
Activity: 08, 10 GLE: 05c, 06a, 11c, 12c, 12d, 12g, 21a, 24 Type: Handout Focus: Student
URL: http://www.abcteach.com/Writing/personification.htm
Name: Hyperbole Worksheet
Description: Simple description of hyperbole. Student reads definition and examples, then creates own with illustration. Use as a starter sheet for creating hyperbole poem.
Activity: 09 GLE: 05c, 06a, 11c, 12c, 12d, 12g, 21a Type: Handout Focus: Student
URL: http://abcteach.com/Writing/hyperbole.htm
Name: Poetry Just for Us Link!
Description: Poetry Just for Us Link! Information for Poetry
Activity: 10 GLE: 20a, 20b, 21g, 24, 25c, 38, 39c, 41b, 41c Type: Online Information
URL: http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/cc/vp_gle/2nd/more/kidspoetry.htm
Name: Poetry Just for Kids 2 Interactive!
Description: Poetry Just for Kids 2 Interactive! A variety of interactive poetry sites!
Activity: 10 GLE: 20a, 20b, 21g, 24, 25c, 38, 39c, 41b, 41c Type: Interactive Site Focus: Student
URL: http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/cc/vp_gle/2nd/more/poetrykids2.htm
Name: Poetry Writing
Description: Interactive site gives brief description of free verse, haiku, cinquain, and limerick. Students are then allowed to plug in words to create their own and print or submit (free verse only).
Activity: 10 GLE: 20a, 20b, 21g, 24, 25c, 46, 48 Type: Interactive Site Focus: Student
URL: http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/poetry_engine.htm#
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