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This is a great lesson to introduce poetry to students. You will need cups and Kool-Aid. In one pitcher, mix regular Kool-Aid. In the second pitcher, mix Kool-Aid with a lot more sugar. I fill one cup a little fuller of the regular Kool-aid and only give a tiny bit of the second. The first cup is representative of prose writing while the other represents poetry I've included my lesson plan, the graphic organizer to compare the two cups, and a poetry survey/check for understanding (a list o

This includes a check for understanding grid that asks students to analyze different parts of the song, mini-quiz for characters and conflict, and a graphic organizer to plan a RACE response. RACE stands for Reword and Answer the prompt Cite and explain evidence This graphic organizer is scaffolded to assist students with completing it.

This includes a lesson plan for teaching this lesson, the foldable template, and a list of sensory/imagery words. The lesson uses guided imagery (visualization) for students to take a trip from a sidewalk to the house at the end of the street. Along the way the "narrator" has to use his senses to experience the journey. A few activities that I've used with this: Plot: I used this to emphasize the climax of a story. I give students enough of the story and they have to add the resolution. Ima

I believe that these mini-paragraphs help students write better paragraphs. For example, a student who struggles with summarizing or using transitions can use this model to write concise four-sentence paragraphs. Therefore, this template should be a great addition to a writer's notebook. However, teachers could also expand these paragraphs into longer assignments.

As students listen to the read aloud or read independently, they will complete the Novel Bingo card to demonstrate both reading strategies and poetic skills. As students find the answers on the board, they should write down the answer that they are supplying.