Learning Objectives: 

Introduction 

Day 1 : Introduction to nation al poetry month through:  poetry.org

     Teacher will generate a discussion in regard to poetry’s ability to influence   writing and speaking, which are important assets.  Teacher will discuss how poetry

     Introduction and discussion of related vocabulary; figurative language. 

     The teacher will display the introductory poem: The Rose that Grew From Concrete by Tupac Shukur, for analysis and discussion.

Teacher will briefly discuss urban poetry using the Smartboard the teacher will investigate the following sites (as a model for how the students will use the internet during this unit :

·        http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/UrbanPoetry/2001/2001.html

·        http://www.gspoetry.com/home.php

Body

Day 2: Introduction of the 4 elements of poetry that they will concentrated on The teacher will re read the poem “The Rose That Grew From Concrete” by Tupac Shakur, identifying the 4 elements of poetry.

CENTRAL IDEA

When you select a theme, this becomes the focus of the whole poem. It is the main idea of the piece and everything in the poem relates to that idea and reinforces it.

PURPOSE

The development of your theme.

MOOD

After your purpose is defined and you recognize your feelings towards the purpose, this will determine the tone or mood of your poem. What effect do you want your poem to have on the reader? How can you "flavor" or "figure" your poem to make it spooky and suspenseful or touching and inspiring?

FORM

which poetic form you will use to BEST achieve the mood,  fulfills the purpose, and supports the theme that you've determined

Day 3: Students will than have the opportunity to read “Hungry”  and analyze this poem within their group identifying the 4 elements of poetry..

Day 4: Students will select poems from the internet and, available books to discuss within their group. As a group they will analyze the poetry identifying the 4 elements of poetry.

Day 5: Students will use the poetry elements sheet to aid them in creating create their own poem using the 4 elements of poetry. Draft Stage

Day 6: Students will continue to work on their drafts making edits and revisions. Edit and Revision stage

Day7 : Student will apply the poetry rubric to their writing pieces in preparation for publication. Publication prep stage

Day 8 and 9: Students will work with their groups to develop presentation or performance of their poem presentation. Creativity is encouraged in this project. Upon prior approval presentations can include multimedia, video, illustrations, etc. Depending on progress at his point preparation time can be extended. Final Preparation stage

Students will have access to video clips of poetry presnetationsvia the internet.

Conclusion        

Day 10: In class presentations