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Poetry Activities for National Poetry Month
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4.16.2020 by Maureen Schlosser
National
Poetry Month is celebrated in April to remind us that poetry matters. Poetry
can offer solace during trying moments, and now might be the time to show our
learners how that works. Below are some lesson ideas that might inspire
learners to document their thoughts and feelings with poetry.
16
Words: William Carlos Williams & “The Red Wheelbarrow”
Are
you familiar with the poem “The Red Wheelbarrow” by William Carlos Williams? I
learned about this poem by reading 16Words by Lisa Rogers and Chuck Groenink. This fascinating book is a real
treasure, one that I highly recommend for your learning community.
It’s a story
about how Williams crafted “The Red Wheelbarrow.” Readers will discover how
Williams turned his everyday observations into carefully worded poetry. He was
a doctor who noticed the world around him as he walked to visit patients. He
jotted his thoughts on paper between appointments and turned his notes into
poetry during his off hours.
Daniel
Finds a Poem
You
are going to love this video of
author Micha Archer reading
her book Daniel Finds a Poem. Archer
invites viewers to act out key points in the story as she reads. Each action is
part of a cumulative poem that Daniel presents to an audience at the end of the
story.
Invite
learners to use the sights, sounds, and textures around them to define the
meaning of poetry.
Poets.org
If
you need more ideas on how to teach poetry online, read “30
Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month at Home or Online” on the Poets.org website. READ
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Based on (7) readability formulas:
Grade Level: 8
Reading Level: fairly easy to read.
Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. Old
(Seventh and Eighth graders)
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