Tapping the Inner Poet in All Students

Judy Dietzen jdietzen@psd1.org Shannon Lockard slockard@psd1.org

Objectives

• Understand that any poem can become a poetry frame

• Analyze content reading for key ideas and academic vocabulary in order to create poetry

• Apply strategies to content areas to meet state standards

• Identify the steps of the gradual release model as it applies to the use of poetry frames

Two Voice Poems

Research

Stephen Krashen Janet Allen

Isabelle BeckRobert J. Marzano

Poetry Frames

• Two Voice Poem• Stars are Silver Reindeer

• Found Poetry• I Am

• Notice Nature• Endless possibilities

ELD Standards Met (Just a Few)

Advanced 9-12Listening and Speaking 1.2.1 Distinguishes between

literal and implicit meaning in a single statement or message, including metaphors and idioms with teacher guidance.

2.3 Use appropriate ways of speaking that vary based on audience and subject matter.

Writing 2.3.1 Uses a variety of forms/genres3.2.2 Selects and uses literary sound devices in prose

and poetry

Two Voice Poem

Math Performance Expectation (PE)6.1.A Compare and order non-negative

fractions, decimals, and integers using the number line, lists, and the symbols <, >, or =.

With a partner, write a Two Voice Poem about Fractions and Decimals.

Two Voice Poem Example

• Fraction and Decimal• Woodrow Wilson and David Lloyd

George

10/2

How could you use two voice poems with your content area to improve comprehension of key ideas and vocabulary?

The Stars are Silver Reindeer

“…graphic and symbolic representations of

similarities and differences enhance students’

understanding of content” p16 Classroom Instruction that Works by

Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock

The Stars are Silver Reindeer

• Add standard we are working on for math, social studies, or science

The Stars are Silver Reindeer Example

Social Studies GLE (7th grade) 1.1.2 Analyzes the relationship between the actions of people in Washington State and the ideals outlined in the State Constitution.

Stars are Silver Reindeer Example

 Citizens are shiny, colorful

gemsOr Baskin Robbins Ice Cream,Skittles, M and M's.They are sugar for candyFrosting on a cakeFun on Friday.They are the shoes on our feet.They are water for a tree.Citizens are shiny, colorful

gems.

10/2

How could you use the “Stars are Silver Reindeer” with your content area to improve comprehension of key ideas and vocabulary?

Found Poetry

• 9-11. ES3A Interactions among solid Earth…have resulted in ongoing evolution of the Earth Systems.

• Students are expected to:Interpret current rock formations of the Pacific Northwest as

evidence of past geologic events. Consider which Earth processes that may have caused these rock formations (e.g., erosion, deposition, and scraping of terrain by glaciers, floods, volcanic eruptions, and tsunami).

Found Poetry: work time

Found Poetry Frames: Read the document in your group Highlight key words or phrases: interesting, vivid

and academic vocabulary. Choose words or phrases that match and explain

the standard Organize your words to fit the found poetry frame Write your poem on the 11X17 paper provided. Add a Title and the names of your group members

Post your poem on the wall

Closure Activity

• With a partner read the poems posted on the wall

• When you are done return to your seats and write to the prompt in your learning log.

10/2

How could you use the found poetry with your content area to improve comprehension of key ideas and vocabulary?

I Am Poetry Frame

I Am _________________

I am _________________________I wonder ______________________I hear ________________________I see _________________________I want ________________________I am __________________________

I Am Poem

Examples: I am an Ancient Greece teacher I am a soldier School Calendar

Endless Possibilities

Let’s look in your packet!

Poetry Frames in Your Class

• Select a topic you teach and a content standard.

• Identify reading materials you could use: textbook, document, novel excerpt, etc.

• Create a plan for implementation that could include grouping, frame choice, materials choice, closure activity.

Book Resources

Two Voice Poetry Books

Web Resources

www.poetry.orghttp://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/newpoem.htmhttp://www.poetry4kids.com/http://www.pitara.com/talespin/poems.asphttp://www.gigglepoetry.com/http://www.readinglady.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=30&MMN_position=20:20

Web Resources

http://www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.htmlhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/poetry/http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/p180-list.htmlhttp://www.poetry-online.org/http://www.kunaschools.org/staff/KunaMiddleSchool/Fahrner_Terri/TheEnglishRoom-30DaysofPoetry-StudentActivity.htmhttp://www.rhymezone.com/

http://www.psd1.org/188810122134038957/site/default.asp (social studies district web page)