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This lesson was developed for use in correlation with the instruction of a Poetry Unit.  In this Webquest, students will become adept in the identification and creation of five different types of figurative language.  The WebQuest is anchored to fifth grade Language Arts Curriculum Standards, but is adaptable for upper elementary to middle school grades. 

 
 
 Considerations for Instruction
The time frame for the WebQuest is  4-6 days.
Students should have received previous instruction in the following elements of poetry: rhyme scheme, stanza. subject, theme, mood, and imagery.
Students should have previous experience with the process of editing creative writing with partners.
Groups should be heterogeneous as far as creative writing ability, with best practice being the teacher assigning group members.
Research information and poem drafts for the groups should be kept in a designated location for daily retrieval.

 
 
 Teacher Resources (Web Sites) - Poetry
  http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/2poe.htm
  http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/1allitera.htm
  http://www.dowlingcentral.com/MrsD/area/literature/LitTerms.html
  http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/poetry/
  http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/7lesson.htm
  http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/spotlight.htm
  http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/10lesson.htm
  http://www.teach-nology.com/
  http://emints.more.net/ethemes/resources/
  http://emints.more.net/ethemes/resources/S00000804.shtml
    http://www.gigglepoetry.com/

 
 
  Teacher Resources (Commercial) - Poetry
    Poetry Writing  by Kimberly Williams, Teacher Created Materials, Inc. 
    Reading and Writing Poetry by Maria Backus, Frank Schaffer Publications

 
 
 Teacher Resources - Curriculum Standards
  http://sctlc.com/sctlc/main/default.cfm

 
 
Credits and References
  http://webquest.sdsu.edu/index.html
  http://www.animations-galore.com/index.html
  http://www.backgroundcity.com/groups/g11.html
  http://www.barrysclipart.com/barrysclipart.com/index.php
  http://www.bellsnwhistles.com/index.html
  http://www.clipart.co.uk/index.shtml
  http://www.freeanimatedclipart.com/animals2.htm
  http://www.freebackgrounds.com/

 
 
TITLE PAGE
INTRODUCTION
TASK
PROCESS
RESOURCES
EVALUATION
CONCLUSION
STANDARDS

 
Carol Whistenant
Oakdale Elementary School
Rock Hill, SC  29730
[email protected]

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