Rebecca J. Hickey
Week I, Session 2
Objectives: Students will be able to:
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1) Define and identify an observational poem.
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2) Spend 5 to 10 minutes observing a specific room's atmosphere, noises, sights, smells.
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3) Contribute one line of poetry to a collaborative poem being written by a group.
Procedure and Materials: (journal, pen, room assignment, chart paper, marker)
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1. A bowl of slips of paper with rooms within the school building should be prepared ahead of time.
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2. Have students draw a slip of paper at random.
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3. Explain to students that have 10 minutes to go the room on their slip of paper and observe what is happening in the room. They should take note of any striking noises, scents, activities, people within the room.
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4. After observing for a few moments students should write at least four lines describing what they experience. Have students be prepared to share at least two of the lines.
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5. When all students have returned to the library (gathering place) record two lines from each student onto big pieces of chart paper. Each line should be on a separate piece of paper so that they can be easily rearranged.
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6. Have students arrange the lines to form a poem about the school building.
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7. Name the poem and explain the importance of naming their work.