Name of Lesson: Rotten Poetry Anthology E-Book

Grade Level: ELA10-2 (or ELA9) Subject: English-Language Arts Prepared by: Nona Lynn Barker Overview and Purpose:

Many students find poetry inaccessible or dull. This assignment has been designed so that students can experiment with different types of poetry (form and content) in a manner that is both interesting and engaging. The students ultimate goal is to create 5 rotten poems using the Rotten Poetry Cookbooks recipes provided. Each poem should be different from the next. Students are encouraged to manipulate words and phrases as well as use different poetic devices (imagery, similes, metaphors, personification, etc.). Incorporating technology into the project will help students develop and deliver presentation materials (the rotten poetry anthology e-book).
English-Language Arts Curriculum Outcomes (Alberta):

2.1 Construct Meaning from text and context

2.1.2 Understand & Interpret Content (imagery / visual elements) 2.1.4 Use reference strategies & technologies (Internet/On-line tools)

2.2 Understand and appreciate textual forms, elements and techniques

2.2.2 Relate elements, devices, techniques to created effects (simile/ metaphor/ imagery/ presentation)

2.3 Respond to a variety of print and non print texts

2.3.3 Appreciate the effectiveness and artistry of print and non print texts (artistic/artistry/ presenting ideas)

4.1 Develop and Present a variety of print and nonprint texts

4.1.2 Consider and address from, structure and medium (text creation/form-content-purpose) 4.1.3 Develop content (communicate/establish focus) 4.1.4 Use production, publication, and presentation strategies and technologies consistent with context (publication/presentation of materials/develop and deliver presentation)

Objectives: 2.1 Objectives: Identify visual elements (in presentations) Describe & recognize imagery (in texts / poems) Use a variety of reference strategies & technologies to aid understanding (World Wide Web/URL)

2.2 Objectives: Recognize use of simile & metaphor (to evoke imagery) Recognize elements of effective oral, visual, multimedia presentations (layout, design, visual appeal) 2.3 Objectives: Recognize that texts can be effective & artistic (poems: poetic devices & e-book: layout and visual appeal) 4.1 Objectives: Identify & use structures consistent with form, content, purpose Apply convention to oral, print, visual, multimedia text forms Take ownership of text creation (poems & e-book) Develop content appropriate to purpose Meet production, publication & display requirements for print texts Develop presentation materials

Materials Needed: Computers or netbooks 23

Other Resources: (websites, videos, books, etc.) Rotten Poetry Anthology Cookbook (on-line e-book) E-Book Creator (Mixbook) (on-line tool) Rotten Poetry Anthology Help Links and Exemplars (webpage) Project Rubric (handout)

Information: Review poetic devices (similes, metaphors, imagery, personification, alliteration) / form & structure / presentation design or layout for effect Examine / explore / experiment many different types of poems (as per cookbook)

Verification: Teacher-Student Conference (midpoint) after the students first 3 poems are completed he / she will meet with the teacher to discuss the students progress thus far. Peer Editing Sessions peer to peer editing sessions (before creating the e-book and before publishing the e-book / final evaluation) Final Product (Rotten Poetry Anthology E-Book)

Activity: Our blocks are 82 minutes; however, we will only work on the rough drafts for 40 42 minutes or half the class each day. We will try to average one poem a day for a week. If that is too much, we might write a poem every other day.

Days 1 - 5: Review one or two poetic devices each day. Start with imagery and simile. Have the students choose 1 or 2 different types of poems to explore each day. The Rotten Poetry Cookbook and Rotten Poetry Help Links and Exemplar webpage contain the how to guides, exemplars, web links and other necessary materials. Think/Pair/Share: Have the students find a partner (or two) who chose the same type of poem (to explore and write) and discuss their observations (form, structure, techniques). After the exploration and discussion is done, ask the students to write one poem. Make sure each student saves his/her work. By the 4 or 5 class students will begin creating their on-line e-book / using Mixbook. After the first 3 classes a student-teacher conference should take place to monitor student progress and provide feedback. Throughout the project, encourage students to experiment with form, content and poetic techniques. Before creating the on-line anthology, encourage students to peer edit each others rough work. Encourage a second session after the on-line anthology is completed. Give them time to edit and proofread work before publishing it. FYI: Some poems require the help of an on-line poem creator (diamante / acrostic). A computer of netbook will be used each day (for exploration / for drafting / publishing). Day 6: Wrap up project and publish it using Mixbook. Peer edit final draft. Notes: Alternate days if necessary. Use Think/Pair/Share strategy twice (but no more). Try give one; get one strategy as well! Encourage students to work independently when exploring different exemplars and writing the poems. The emphasis (in terms of lesson / assignment) is on experimentation. The rubric is focused more on presentation than content. The work should be engaging not onerous. The goal really is to create rotten poems!