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This Task Rotation can
help you meet these
K-5 standards…
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R.CCR: 4, 5*, 10 esp. RL.K.5, RL.4.5
W.CCR: 10
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SL.CCR: 5
L.CCR: 1, 2, 5* esp. L.4-5.5a
What is a Poem?
Poems use words, sounds, and rhythm to express feelings and create pictures
in our mind. Some poems rhyme, some do not. Poets want their readers to feel
a certain way and to imagine and “see” the ideas presented in their poems.
Select a poem to read. Then respond to the activities below.
Picture a Poem
Poetry Emotion
MASTERY
What are the feelings the poem is trying
to express?
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Poetry vs. Writing
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Poetry as Music
How is a poem different from other types
of writing?
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How is a poem like a song?
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SELF-EXPRESSIVE
UNDERSTANDING
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INTERPERSONAL
What is the poem about? Use words and
a picture to describe it.
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