Process

Step

Task

Website

1

Visit the Magnificent Rainbow exhibit of form poems written by kids. Click on each poem and read it carefully. You will recognize My Lolipop from Mr. Spencer's introduction to this unit.

Magnificent Rainbow Form Poems Written by Kids

2

Choose one of the poems that you like best. On page 3 or your poetry journal write which poem you like best, and why.

Poetry Journal (right click and choose Save As...)

3

Click on the link to the right on Poem Types. Read the descriptions and examples of some of the different types of poetry. Choose one that you like.

Poem Types

4

Like Jack did, copy the poem you liked onto page 4 of your poetry journal and change words to make it your own.

Poetry Journal (right click and choose Save As...)

5

Visit Jack Prelutsky's poetry writing page and carefully read his tips.

Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky

6

Go to the poetry writing part of his site and use his poetry starters or your own words. Write ideas for your poem on page 5 of your poetry journal.

Write Your Poem with Jack Prelutsky

7

Start Microsoft Word and type your poem just like Jack did.

 

8

Save your poem to your folder on the student drive and print TWO copies, one for you to take home and one to turn in to Miss Stretchberry with your poetry journal.

 

 

Click here to go on to learn how this work will be evaluated.

 

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