Lesson+Plan


 * __Lesson Plan__**

**Title: Forming Fluent Readers** **Subject: Poetry/Language Arts** **Author: Bobbi Rose Fratto** **Grade Level: 4th**

**__Overview:__** **In this lesson for grade 4, students will listen as the teacher reads a poem for the class. The teacher will then explain what type of poem it is, and what it means.The teacher will then explain a few different types of poems to choose from, such as verse, rhymes, and free verse. The teacher may select which types of poetry are appropriate level for the class. Students will then select their own poem to present for the class either from the internet or from reading materials in class if available. Students will create a short powerpoint presentation explaining what type of poem they chose, the author, and what the poem means. Students may be creative as possible with their powerpoint, and must read aloud (perform) their poem to the class using proper oral expressions (rhyme, pause etc.). Teacher will critique each presentation using his/her critique sheet.** **__Objectives__****: Students will:** ***Be able to identify text written in poetry form and all elements applicable to their poem (I.E. rhyme, repetition, couplets etc.)** ***Recognize and analyze expressions such as pause, accent and rhythm used in poems to convey meaning.** ***Develop the skills to read poetry aloud correctly, as well as to explain the meaning of their poem which will be implemented into their reading and powerpoint presentation.** ***Be able to properly use powerpoint in a creative, engaging way on the computer provided to them.** **__Materials Needed:__** ***Computers with internet access and Powerpoint software** ***Projector** *** Paper, pens, highlighters, etc.** **__Activities and Procedures:__** **Step one: Choose a poem to perform for the students. Perform the poem using all of the proper oral expressions. After performing, ask students questions such as:** **“What words stand out to you in this poem?”** **“Did you notice any pauses?”** **“What do you think the poet was trying to say?”** **Give print version of the poem. Have students point out specific elements such as rhyme and repetition.** **Step two: In groups of two or three, either have students go to the computers in class, or if not available to those in the library. They will search websites such as poetry4kids.com and poetry.org. When they select their poem, it will first be approved by the teacher. The group will then analyze the poem, printing it out and highlighting key aspects.** **Step three: After analyzing the poem, the group will proceed to create a powerpoint. Main topics to be touched on are as follows:** **1.** **Poem and Author** **2.** **Meaning of poem according to group findings.** **3.** **Elements used to convey meaning in poem (I.E. rhyme, repetition, pause).**

**Step four: One student from each group will then perform the poem for the class.** **__Assessment__****: Group will be critiqued by teacher according to the following criterion:** **-As a group, they understand the meaning of the poem and are able to explain it successfully.** **-The group is consistent and expressive.** **-The presenter is able to present the poem with emotion.** **The group will be graded according to these levels:** **1.Poor 2.Fair 3.Good 4.Excellent** **__Standards__****:** **1.** **The student demonstrates the ability to read grade level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.** **2.** **The student demonstrates knowledge of the alphabetic principle and applies grade level phonics skills to read text.** **3.** **The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend grade level text.**