Essential Question:
In a given situation which technique creates the strongest images or sounds?
Objectives
Explore alliteration, onomatopoeia, simile and metaphor.
Time Frame: 3 days or more; ½ - 1 hr/day
Materials
portfolios, journals, or notebooks
a variety of poetry books
a variety of teaching materials
Focus Activities
Link above describes various activities.
Start the unit with an appropriate activity.
Incorporate throughout the unit.
Inquiry Activities for alliteration,
onomatopoeia, simile and metaphor
Objectives:
Grasp the impact of repeated sounds.
Recognize words that imitate nature.
Differentiate similes and metaphors.
Time Frame: 2 days or more
Materials:
Alliteration Worksheet
Onomatopoeia Worksheet
Simile and Metaphor Worksheet
Teaching Tips:
Plan an organization tool like a portfolio.
Use worksheets with your explanation.
Guide discovery of patterns in poems.
Students:
Create headings in the organization tool.
Use the worksheets with class findings.
Application Activities
Objective: Correctly identify elements in poems.
Time Frame: 15 minutes to 1 hour
Materials:
a variety of poetry books for children
any teaching materials available
art supplies and materials as needed
Activities:
1. Write tongue twisters.
2. Create word webs or other similar tools.
3. Play I Spy.
4. Create a PowerPoint presentation.
5. Create a class poster, mural, booklet, etc.
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Application activities
