- Read Chapters 11-20 in The Tiger Rising so you are ready for the literature discussion. Use sticky notes and the VIP sheet to help you with ideas to focus on. Also read the Discussion Questions at the end of the book can help guide or inspire your thoughts. (Go to http://prairiepublic.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/63aad5f6-2d48-4ad5-b803-31d084ad4670/63aad5f6-2d48-4ad5-b803-31d084ad4670/ and watch the videos on literature circles if you were not in class when we view the literature discussion video.)
- Decide on your mid-term project and begin putting it together!
- Finish any late work ASAP!! Then I can get it entered in before mid-term grades are submitted.
- Your binder should be put together and you are adding genre information as we go.
- View the story Officer Buckle and Gloria below ... answer the quiz questions about how the text and pictures work together to enhance comprehension. (Quiz is on Edmodo.)
- Read Chapter 6: Poetry ... and respond to the following questions in the comment section of this blog.
- Do the genre study form for poetry. Bring the book and be ready to present in class.
Questions for Chapter 6:
1. Select a poet from chapter 6 and describe why their poetry appeals to you. Be specific.
2. The chapter discusses using poetry with children in the classroom. What do you think is most important when using poetry in the classroom to develop children's love for poetry? Describe in detail how you would do this as a teacher.
1. The poet that I have selected is Naomi Shihab Nye and the main reason why I have chosen her is because her poetry incorporates diversity while giving her readers different views and insight on various cultures. I like her writing style and how she is focusing on the pre-teen to teenage audiences.
ReplyDelete2. As a teacher I would incorporate Mother Goose and Nursery rhymes into my daily schedule. I would play an influential role in integrating Jump Rope and Counting-Out Rhymes to my students by using dramatic recess play or play in general. As a teacher I would cover the important aspects of poetry that is outlined in the CCSS. I would then implement different categories of poetry for my children to discuss by using differentiated and specific instruction to each category studied while blending in particular set activities.
Nicely done Valene! I also appreciated Naomi poetry. Did you get a chance to go online and check some of it out? Maybe she will be a poet that will help me expand my "poetry-horizons"!
DeleteDon't forget to add the poetry genre study...almost forgot that one because it wasn't on the list
ReplyDeleteThanks Valene!!
ReplyDeleteI chose Naomi Shihab Nye. I believe her poetry brings a fresh aspect to people and life. I decided to look more into her and I have found a few poems that I enjoyed. Two of these poems are “One boy told me”, and “So Much Happiness”. Beautiful poems. Naomi Shihab Nye’s poems are relatable for anyone. She has a nice way of expression that I can relate to in most of her poems.
ReplyDeletePersonally, as an educator, I believe using poetry in my classroom would be important. I would use poetry in my classroom to get to know more about my students. Poetry can help students express themselves in deep ways and by also using metaphors. For younger children, poetry shows rhythm. You can read poetry in song or with a beat, which I believe opens and exercises the mind. Poetry can be used in so many effective ways. A simple riddle or poem can change your life and make you look at things differently in a positive way. Also, there are so many riddles and poems that use counting and or other ways to learn, which makes it fun for the student.
I love that you checked out some of her poems! Great ideas to apply to the classroom. I especially love this quote..."A simple riddle or poem can change your life and make you look at things differently in a positive way."
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