Poetry Out Loud 2011
Day 1. What is P.O.L.?
A. Complete the poetry notes into you notebook or binder.
B. Go to www.poetryoutloud.org
C. Read the F.A.Q.
D. Go to Videos, Click on "Learning Recitations" and watch the video examples.
E. Go to "Browse Poems" or "Browse by Poet" and read dozens of poems.
F. Save 5-10 poems. Think critically; what is the best way to do this? Can you work with more than one web browser open? Which technology skills should you implement? Should you save this in email, a set of links in a word processing document, or maybe saved as bookmarks on your cell phone? Which skills match your available technology?
Day 2. The Search Continues...
A. Read more poetry from the website and begin to decide on the poem that means something to you; it has to make a connection with your life. Which one calls your name? Which one can you talk about as well as recite? You will be writing about this poem, so choose one that is as deep in meaning and complex as yourself.
B. Think about the degree of difficulty. Are you challenging yourself enough?
C. Copy and paste your poem into a word processing document. Change the font, size, and decorate this poem as you see fit. Give it some personality; begin to adopt it as a part of you. Print your name prominently.
Day 3 and 4. Additions to the Poem
It is time to commit to one poem.
A. Read your poem to a partner and get feedback as to which one is a better fit for you; then make your commitment.
B. Copy your poem into your notebook once each day in class. More outside of class may help with memorization.
C. Class discussion on memorization techniques.
D. Implement at least three techniques brainstormed in class.
E. Go back to the document you made on Day 2. Please include the picture and biography of your poet. Then use the internet to gather more information about your poet. Be sure to cite your sources. (Optional activity)
F. Is there a story behind this poem? Type the name of your poem into a search engine such as Google and add the word "Analysis" or "Meaning of" What do other people say about the meaning of this poem? Do you agree? Be sure to cite your sources (Optional activity)
Day 5
Practice, practice, practice!
A. Copy the poem into your notebook again today.
B. Which poetry terms are applied to your selected poem? Copy these from my website into a word processing document, delete the definitions, and describe how the poet utilizes them. Don't forget to save and be sure to cite your sources including my site and P.O.L. This is the worksheet from Wednesday's sub plans
Day 6
Presentations Start
Scoring Rubric This will be the first grade for term two.
Day 7
Presentations Conclude