Module 19: Elements of Poetry - Course Guide
Module Overview:
In this module, students will learn how poetry is different from other forms of literature. They will learn how the sound effects in poetry distinguish it from other forms of literature. Students will learn why and how poetry looks different on the page, compared to other forms of literature. They will learn what homophones are and how to distinguish among them.
Module Materials:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Material(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spelling 7: Practice 1 | None |
| 2 | What Is Poetry? |
independent reading book pen or pencil *Language Arts 4B Workbook, ISBN 978-1-63916-021-1 (optional) |
| 3 | Sounds of Poetry |
independent reading book pen or pencil |
| 4 | How Poems Look |
independent reading book pen or pencil |
| 5 | Confusing Words |
independent reading book pen or pencil |
Module Objectives:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Objective(s) |
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| 1 | Spelling 7: Practice 1 |
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| 2 | What Is Poetry? |
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| 3 | Sounds of Poetry |
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| 4 | How Poems Look |
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| 5 | Confusing Words |
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Module Key Words:
| Key Words | Spelling Words |
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poetry line verse stanza rhythm narrative rhyme meter syllable free verse homophone |
rhyme homophone poetry stanza rhythm script multiple decimal frequency reflection insulation transparent opaque opportunity producers consumers communication advertising influenced entrepreneurs |
Module Assignments:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Page # | Assignment Title |
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| 2 | What Is Poetry? | 5 | Fairy-Tale Poem Assignment |
Learning Coach Notes:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Notes |
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| 1 | Spelling 7: Practice 1 | To prepare for the Spelling 7: Spelling Test, have your student practice their spelling words over the coming weeks. |
| 2 | What Is Poetry? | |
| 3 | Sounds of Poetry | |
| 4 | How Poems Look | |
| 5 | Confusing Words |
Module Guiding Questions:
When a student starts a lesson ask them questions to check for prior knowledge and understanding and to review concepts being taught. At the end of the lesson ask the questions again to see if their answer changes.
| Lesson Title | Question |
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| What Is Poetry? |
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| Sounds of Poetry |
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| How Poems Look |
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| Confusing Words |
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Module Video Questions:
When a student watches a video take time to ask them questions about what they watched. Suggested questions for the videos in this module are listed here. Suggestion: Have the student watch the entire video first all the way through. Then have them watch the video a second time, as they watch it pause the video and ask the questions.
| Lesson Title | Video | Question |
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| What Is Poetry? | A Forefather, A Princess, and a Warrior |
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| Sounds of Poetry | Sounds in Poetry |
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Module Suggested Read Aloud Books:
Take time to read to your student or have them read aloud to you. Read a different book each day. While reading the book point out concepts being taught. You may purchase these books or find them at your local library. Suggested things to discuss while reading the book:
- What is the main idea?
- What are three things new you learned?
- How does this book relate to what you are learning about?
| # | Book | Author | Lexile Level |
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| 1 | Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost | Robert Frost | |
| 2 | The Random House Book of Poetry for Children | Jack Prelutsky | |
| 3 | Poetry for Young People: Maya Angelou | Dr. Edwin Graves Wilson Ph.D. | |
| 4 | Inside Out and Back Again | Thanhha Lai | 800L |
| 5 | The Oxford Book of Story Poems | Michael Harrison |
Module Outing:
Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.
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