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Name of teaching resource Reference Subject area and Learning area Appropriate year level for activity Brief description of the activity Screenshot Flocabulary http://www.flocabulary.com/
(The teacher or students will require a Login ID to access information on a permanent basis or alternatively you can sign up for a free trial. There are also several of the Rapping clips which are available on YouTube).
Reference: Flocabulary 2013, Hip-Hop in the classroom, viewed 29 May 2013, <http://www.flocabulary.com/>
English: Shakespeare Reading and Writing strategies Grammar Literature (This website is also useful for numerous other subject areas but I am focusing in particular on the English section).
Years 8-10 Flocabulary is an online website which has numerous videos and hip-hop songs that relate to different subject and learning areas. Flocabulary aims to engage students in essential topic material in a fun and interactive manner.
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Fakebook http://www.classtools.net/fb/home/page
Reference: Class Tools 2013, Fakebook, viewed 27 May 2013, <http://www.classtools.net/fb/home/page>
English: Character exploration Plotting the development of a text Character relationships Historical events and information Years 7-9 Fakebook, which is an academic alternative to Facebook allows a student to create a profile, to chart the plot of a book, the development of a character, a series of historical events, the debates and relationships between people.
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Mintie Activity (Lolly wrapper Literacy) Reference: Hamilton-Smith, S 2005, Lolly wrapper literacy Practical Strategies, Literacy Learning in the Middle Years, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. i-iv.
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https://learningplace.com.au/deliver/content.asp?pid=21169 (Lolly Wrapper Literacy and Lolly Wrapper Explained Links)
Reference: The Learning Place 2006, Sharing Images of Success, viewed 23 May 2013, <https://learningplace.com.au/deliver/content.asp?pid=21169>
English: Using the Four Resources Model Code Breaker Text Participant Text User Text Analyst Years 7-10 The Mintie activity asks the students to critically analyse one or both of the cartoons that appear on their Mintie wrapper. By using the Four Resources model and considering its four dimensions, students are considering the layout, design, colour choice, wording etc. and are allowed the opportunity to use their creativity.
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Poetry Slam http://www.webenglishteacher.com/poetryslam.html
Reference: Web English Teacher 2012, Classroom Poetry Slams, viewed 29 May 2013, <http://www.webenglishteacher.com/poetryslam.html>
English: Poetry Poetic techniques Writing your own poem Public speaking Exploring human interests and cultural backgrounds Years 10-12 This poetry slam website is a useful tool for teachers who have not used Poetry Slam in their classroom before. The website provides a brief introduction to Poetry Slam and also devotes a section to exploring how a teacher would integrate Poetry Slam into an English lesson.
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Reference: Debating SA 2013, Debating Resources, viewed 25 May 2013, <https://www.debatingsa.com.au/Resources/Debating- Resources.php>
English: Debating How to construct a debate Debating techniques Overview of speaker structure Debating word definition sheet Dos and Donts checklist for debating Years 7-12 This debating website provides information and resources for both teachers and students to assist with preparing a debate. There are several templates which can be used when constructing the debate, as well as a link dedicated to potential debating topics for Years 7-12.
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Digital Resources Folder: Part 2 Resource 1: Flocabulary (Refer to Appendix 1 for an example of the resource) Flocabulary is an interactive website which contains numerous hip-hop videos for a selection of subjects which are integrated within the Australian Curriculum. In particular I have chosen to explore the English component, and I will specifically be talking about a Shakespeare learning area where I will be focusing on using the resource in a Year 10 classroom studying Romeo and Juliet. The Australian Curriculum (ACARA) asserts that whilst completing Year 10 English students will be exposed to a variety of texts, including media and visual representations ad will be required to interpret critique, analyse, evaluate and discuss the purpose of these texts. By introducing a rap performance of Romeo and Juliet into the classroom, students are given the opportunity to be exposed to an alternative method of exploring Shakespeares play and his language. Furthermore, we can make connections with integrating Flocabulary into the classroom and the Year 10 English Content Descriptors outlined by ACARA which discusses that students should be able to: Analyse the text structure and language features used in a particular text and make comparisons with other texts. Explore and explain why authors choose particular language and visual choices to present information and perspectives in different texts. Listen to spoken texts which are constructed for different purposes and be able to analyse how the author uses the language features of their text to persuade the readers to respond in a particular manner. Interpret, analyse and evaluate how a different perspective of an issue, event or situation can be constructed differently across texts to serve a specific purpose. Reference: ACARA Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, F-10 Curriculum: Year 10 English, viewed 29 May 2013, <http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Year10> In regards to assimilating Flocabulary into a lesson plan, we can infer that it would be appropriate to show students the Romeo and Juliet rap either before or after reading the Shakespeare version of the play. It may be necessary to present the rap prior to reading the play if most students have little or no background understanding of the text, in order to peak their interest and present the content in a visual and basic manner. Alternatively, the rap could be viewed after reading the text to provide an additional source to the tedious Shakespearian language and enhance a students understanding of content, thematic material and character development. Although it appears that a rapping curriculum may be a more male dominated area, I believe that female students will be able to appreciate the visual and musical aspect that a rap interpretation offers. In addition, we can contend that Flocabulary does address the key principles of social justice, diversity and supportive classroom environments as participating in a rapping curriculum considers different cultural backgrounds and learning styles. A rapping curriculum is useful for engaging those students who struggle with literacy and language and will enable them to be a valid participator in their learning.
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Resource 2: Lolly Wrapper Literacy: Mintie Activity (Refer to Appendix 2 for an example of the resource) The Lolly wrapper literacy activity was designed to encourage students to use the Four Resources Model as a learning strategy to promote critical thinking. The four dimensions of the model include Code Breaker (How do I crack this code?), Text Participant (What does this text mean to me?), Text User (What can I do with this text?) and Text Analyst (What does this text do to me?). I believe this activity would be useful for Year 8 students as an introduction to analysing and discussing literary techniques used in novels and other texts. The Australian Curriculum discusses that in Year 8 students begin to develop an understanding of how texts are influenced by context, purpose and audience and they interact with texts which are more complex both in composition and literary elements. Arguably, the Lolly wrapper literacy activity would be an appropriate scaffolding task for students to complete prior to being exposed to these more complex texts and to enhance their understanding of the purpose, context and intended audience of different sources. Additionally, this literacy activity demonstrates a connection with several of the Year 8 English Content Descriptors including: Students should be analysing how text structure and language features will vary depending of the medium and mode of communication. Students will engage in an exploration of why authors use different mediums to create their written or visual text and how these can alter the readers response. Students will begin to understand various literary techniques including metaphor, irony and parody and how these can be incorporated across text types. Reference: ACARA Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, F-10 Curriculum: Year 8 English, viewed 29 May 2013, <http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Year8> It is evident that this resource does take into consideration gender considerations as we can infer that both male and female students will appreciate a learning activity which allows them to be creative whilst using a product that most students would be familiar with. However, it can be discussed that the resource may not be culturally appropriate as we cannot assume that all students will have been exposed to Minities as a brand name confectionary product and may struggle to comprehend the visual and verbal elements of the wrapper. In regards to the key principles of social justice, diversity and supportive environments, this particular activity may need to be altered to allow for cultural diversity by using a variety of products so all students can participate. The literary task does however allow students to think and respond critically on both a visual and verbal level which caters for the variation in learning styles.
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Resource 3: Poetry Slam (Refer to Appendix 3 for an example of the resource) The Poetry Slam resource provides teachers with an introduction to the basics of Poetry Slam, how to integrate it within a poetry unit plan and numerous resources to assist students in devising their own Poetry Slam performance. I believe this activity would be useful for Year 9s as several students at this age often become disengaged when the teacher introduces poetry and they are likely to struggle with the tedious and difficult language. We can assume that providing students the opportunity to create and be involved in their own Poetry Slam competition would be beneficial at the conclusion of a Poetry unit. The teacher can allocate 1-2 lessons for each student to perform their slam in front of their peers and can encourage students to bring costumes, props and music as additional materials. Prior to attempting the Slam, students will need to develop an understanding of poetic techniques and be exposed to a variety of poems in order to peak their interest and increase their understanding of the poetry genre. The Australian Curriculum states that students in Year 10 will engage with a variety of texts for enjoyment and will develop the skills to create their own imaginative and informative texts which explore themes of human experience and cultural significance. Furthermore, the Poetry Slam resource identifies with numerous Year 10 English Content Descriptors which suggest that: Students will explore and reflect upon their own personal understandings of the world and human experience and will use this knowledge to support their construction of texts. Students will begin to experiment with various literary techniques including metaphor, metonym, allegory, icons and symbolism. Students will be involved in the process of planning, rehearsing and presenting an aspect of their learning. Students will create imaginative, informative and persuasive texts that rely on visual, print or audio features. Reference: ACARA Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, F-10 Curriculum: Year 9 English, viewed 29 May 2013, < http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Year9> It can be discussed that this resource does take into consideration gender perspectives as those students who participate in the Slam are allowed to select their own topic of interest and can construct their poem accordingly. In addition, Poetry Slam does value cultural differences and the key principles of social justice, diversity and supportive environments as it asks students to draw on their own life experiences to present emotions, thoughts and issues in a literate form. However, a potential consequence is that some students may not wish to perform their Slam if they consider it too personal or they struggle with public speaking. In this case, the student could perform their Slam to the teacher alone or submit a written assignment.
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References ACARA Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, The Australian Curriculum, viewed 29 May 2013, < http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/> ACARA Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, F-10 Curriculum: Year 9 English, viewed 29 May 2013, < http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Year9> ACARA Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, F-10 Curriculum: Year 8 English, viewed 29 May 2013, <http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Year8> ACARA Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, F-10 Curriculum: Year 10 English, viewed 29 May 2013, <http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Year10> Class Tools 2013, Fakebook, viewed 27 May 2013, <http://www.classtools.net/fb/home/page> Debating SA 2013, Debating Resources, viewed 25 May 2013, <https://www.debatingsa.com.au/Resources/Debating-Resources.php> Flocabulary 2013, Hip-Hop in the classroom, viewed 29 May 2013, <http://www.flocabulary.com/> Hamilton-Smith, S 2005, Lolly wrapper literacy Practical Strategies, Literacy Learning in the Middle Years, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. i-iv. The Learning Place 2006, Sharing Images of Success, viewed 23 May 2013, <https://learningplace.com.au/deliver/content.asp?pid=21169> Web English Teacher 2012, Classroom Poetry Slams, viewed 29 May 2013, <http://www.webenglishteacher.com/poetryslam.html>
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Appendix 1 Flocabulary: Romeo and Juliet Rap Summary In this summary of Romeo and Juliet, the song breaks down the plot act by act. Rappers Spectac, Escher and Median summarize acts 1 through 5 of this famous Shakespeare play. Theyll take you from fight scenes to love scenes, and skillfully highlight the deepest conflicts. These rhymes have meaning that mimics the intensity of Romeo and Juliet.
Intro
Act I opens up with a feud between a few dudes, Its funny how they set the mood. What to do if they lose? The fights broken up by a prince, Trying to make a little sense out of the nonsense, He just spoke with eloquence: "Peace to the Capulets and unto the Montagues, and Montagues unto the Capulets." Romeo and Juliet aint even met yet, no sweat, Hes in love with Rosaline and shes in love with Paris. But you know as fate would have it, The two meet, its like magic. Whenever its good then something tragic happens. Households divided, the feuds flaring up, Abby Rutherford: 2092911 Psychology Curriculum Specialisation: Felicity Lewis
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Romeo, "oh Juliet," shes just a few stairs up.
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Act II The rhapsody, Romeo, the balcony. Juliet is like, "Whos this dude trying to step to me?" A soft light breaks, my boy almost faints. Its intense like burning some incense, and yes, A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, But would this track still be banging If it didnt have the 9th beat? After one hot night its love at first touch, Love at first sight. They want to spend the rest of their life Husband and wife. They ask the friar to do the deed and hes like: "This might be the one thing that squashes the beef," Or brings a little peace at least to these families. He brings them into holy matrimony, at a ceremony, He does the honors, and makes them honest. "I do, I do, I do." And its like...
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Act III Mercutio and Tybalt was beefing, When in walks Romeo, spicing up the scenery. Tybalt speaks to him, calls him a villain, Didnt know that secretly, Him and Romeo was kindred, But wedding Juliet made him his kinsman. So Romeo just maxed, he didnt want to kill him. Mercutio just spazzed, he really caught feelings. Drawing his sword for Tybalt, he wanted to kill him. So Romeo gets in the mix with them, To stop the insolence, But Tybalt lashed and stabbed Cutio with vengeance. An eye for eye, now Romeos got to deal with him. He takes the life of Tybalt, now Romeos a killer. Gentleman to villain, he got to flee the village. The news reach Juliet, she thought she was a widow, Till later on he climbed through her window. So they could spend the nighttime together, the last time living.
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Act IV is when the friar supplies them with the potion, Thatll put the plot in motion, Faking her death at her fathers toasting. Cause Dad was hoping Juliet would marry Paris, but Juliet was mad with Dad and wasnt trying to have it.
Act V opens with a dream that Romeo had, A fantasy, but too bad that the dream couldnt last. Romeo finds that Juliet died, Its not true, just a lie, but hes wondering, "Why?" The friar should have used FedEx or UPS cause One undelivered letter could be leading to death. Romeo finds some poison on the black market. Hell make his own heart the target, regardless, At the tomb is Paris, who hates his guts, They draw swords and Romeo cuts him up. He enters the tomb and Julie is softly sleeping, Our boy thinks shes dead and breaks down weeping. He puts a kiss upon her lips and then sips the poison, And then he falls down to his death. Just as he dies, Julie awakes, yawning, Like its 6 in the morning. She sees her boy dead, and its all lost, No plot has the power to uncross stars. Its pretty tragic, but thats whats up, Only through death could this young cup find the...
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Cartoonists are so clever, with a few deft pen strokes and a handful of words they manage to reflect public opinion, capture history, tell a story and make us laugh. Cartoonists are also helping my year six students to become motivated about literacy learning.
It was the chance to draw pictures without having to read or write too many words that initially hooked my reluctant literary learners onto cartooning. Those students with visual skills have enjoyed the inclusion of cartooning texts into the classroom, but all students are benefiting because, new literacies require reading more than the printed word. (2003 Anstey and Bull). Cartoons are authentic texts from my students lives; these real texts position them as active constructors and researchers of their culture.
A reader needs many resources to approach literacy activities strategically and critically (Reading CD 1.1.3 CT p1). The inter-related Four Resources provides a repertoire of practices to help the delivery of a balanced literacy program, this and that rather than this or that (Freebody 2004). My students are also quite proficient at applying a Top Level Structure (Reading CD 1.3 IM T p 7) and its associated graphic organisers to help them to comprehend and compose text. Functional Grammar has given the class a metalanguage to work with text and students demonstrate that they have knowledge of the language features of the different genres. The Codes of Visual Text (Donnelly 2002) have been employed to assist my students to make meaning of the codes and conventions of images.
1. The Lolly Wrapper Literacy lesson begins by giving each child a Mintie lolly, a motivating start to a reading lesson for most. But, they dont have to eat the lolly, its the wrapper thats of interest, it is glued onto the middle of a page and they are asked to think about the text.
2. Inking Your Thinking is the next stage, where students write their responses to questions based on the Four Resources: code breaker, text participant, text analyst and text user. Abby Rutherford: 2092911 Psychology Curriculum Specialisation: Felicity Lewis
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Sample brainstorm questions using the Four Resources Model Code Breaker How do I crack this code?
What is on the wrapper? What colours are used? What lines are used? What layout is used? What framing is used?
Text Participant What does this text mean to me?
What does this text remind you of? What genre is this text? What story is the cartoon telling? What type of cartoon is this? Are there other types of cartoons? Compare this cartoon to others. Text Analyst What does this text do to me?
Why were the colours chosen? Why have a cartoon on a lolly wrapper? Would everyone find this joke funny? Who wouldnt buy Minties? Whose ideas are represented? Text User What can I do with this text?
Write the story of the cartoon. Tell your Its moments like these... story. Write your own story. Draw your own cartoon. Find a text related to this text. Write the story as a news report. See Lolly Wrapper Explained for a detailed analysis of a lolly wrapper.
3. Then it is time to reflect on the responses. It is obvious that there is a lot of literacy in a little lolly wrapper. The Inking Your Thinking Lolly Wrapper Literacy web has resulted in clustered responses. Using the Four Resources as a guide has ensured that the reading has been critical and has mapped out future action.
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4. Now its time to read the story of the cartoon on the lolly wrapper. Because there are many different stories, the questions are generic, the responses individual or small group. To find the process words ask- What is happening? What is being done? To find the participants ask-Who or what is doing it? To who or what is it being done? To find the circumstances ask- How, when, where or why is it being done? (Appendix 1) Refer to the Codes of Visual Text to help read the visuals on the wrapper. (Appendix 2) Note any other vocabulary that is needed to tell the story on the lolly wrapper. Apply a Top Level Structure. (Its probably Cause/Effect.)
5. Students then tell the Its moments like these story from their lolly wrapper to a classmate. Some students may choose to share the story on their wrapper with the group.
6. Students transform the story from their lolly wrapper, choosing a different method to tell the story. Some students may choose to write a narrative (bringing to reality the saying, a picture tells a thousand words). Other options are: present the story as a news report, act it out, create a warning sign, make a model or write a limerick.)
7. Encourage students to draw from their own experiences to innovate a Its moments like these story. It should show a moment in time when someone has been caught out in an unlucky, careless, unfortunate, embarrassing or just plain dumb situation. Visualise the story, tell the story and draw the cartoon.
8. Reflect on the outcomes of the Lolly Wrapper Literacy lesson. Plan for the next opportunity to incorporate cartooning in the classroom. Fantale wrapper biographies? Motion cartoons? Comic strip narratives? Editorial cartoons? (Appendix 3)
REFERENCES Anstey, M. & Bull, G. (eds) (2003) 2 nd edition The Literacy Labyrinth. Pearson:Sydney Derewianka B. (2002) A Grammar Companion for Primary Teachers. PETA:NSW Donnelly, P. (2002) Visual Text Analysis at My Read http://www.myread.org/ Freebody, P. (2004) Hindsight and Foresight:Putting the Four Roles Model of Reading to Work in the Daily Business of Teaching in Text Next (eds) Healy, A. & Honan, E. PETA:NSW Literate Futures: The Teaching of Reading for a Multiliterate World CD (2004) EQ:QLD The Arts Years 1 to 10 Syllabus (2002) Media Strand QSCC:QLD Abby Rutherford: 2092911 Psychology Curriculum Specialisation: Felicity Lewis
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Appendix 3 Poetry Slam
Poetry Lesson Plan 1: Using a Poetry Slam to Teach the Mechanics of Poetry Grades: 9-12 Subject: Language Arts, Technology Estimated Duration: One-two weeks
I. Summary II. Objectives III. Materials Needed IV. Procedure V. Classroom Assessment VI. Extensions and Adaptations VII. Relevant Standards
I. Summary A poetry slam is a competition in which poets get up in front of the audience, perform an original poem and receive "Olympics" style scores from a group of judges. This lesson plan brings the excitement of a poetry slam to the classroom. This lesson plan will involve students in defining, composing, practicing, performing and judging poetry. It will help them realize that poetry is a living art form-- not just words on a page. Once students are introduced to various poetry devices, techniques, and forms, they are exposed to the origin, rules, judging, performance skills, and scoring involved in a poetry slam competition. Abby Rutherford: 2092911 Psychology Curriculum Specialisation: Felicity Lewis
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II. Objectives Students will... ...practice and become familiar with writing poetry in many forms. ...demonstrate knowledge of poetic devices by using them in their original poems. ...improve their reading, spelling, vocabulary, and grammar skills. ...use computers and the Internet to learn about poetry. ...become more confident in group interactions and in their ability to write poetry. ...become familiar with the origin, rules, judging, and techniques of poetry slams. ...work cooperatively to organize, judge, and participate in the poetry slam.
III. Materials Needed Computers
Internet access (Bookmarking Extra's poetry site would be helpful: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/poetry
Paper, pencil, scorecards, and markers
IV. Procedure 1. Introduce the lesson: by explaining the concept of a poetry slam. (You can get the basics from Extra's Poetry Page on the Spoken Word.) 2. Help students choose a role: Since not everyone will be required to perform, it's important for students to have a sense of what their role will be. Hang signs in three corners of the room. The signs will read: "listening", "reading", and "doing". Then ask students to think about which one of these three words describe the way they relate to the world. Caution them about peer pressure and encourage them "to know their own heart." When they have decided, ask them to stand in the appropriate corner. Take note of where students are. Point out to the students that this may say a lot about how they feel about poetry. "Listeners" might enjoy poetry by reading it aloud, hearing the author or someone else read and interpret the poem, or listening to the lyrics of songs. "Readers" might enjoy poetry as a private experience or by reading it out loud to someone else. "Doers" might like to write and perform poems. Use the above information to motivate students toward a suitable role in the slam. The teacher should make it clear that not every student has to read a poem (although you'll Abby Rutherford: 2092911 Psychology Curriculum Specialisation: Felicity Lewis
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need about six willing students to make for a lively slam). 3. Cover poetry devices and forms: Direct students to Extra's "Rules, Tools and Forms" Use this page to start a discussion on the definition of a poem. 4. Poetry writing (individual or group): It's now time for students to try their hands at a poem. Allow them to choose a theme such as love, pets, or friendship and challenge them to write at least three short poems on the same subject using three different forms. In some classrooms, students might feel more comfortable writing poems with other students. You might suggest this online rhyming dictionary as a tool: http://rhyme.lycos.com/.
5. Introduce the mechanics of a poetry slam: To learn more about poetry slam competition, students should visit Extra's poetry page, read the material on poetry slams (go to http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/poetry and click on the microphone). Another good site is http://www.poetryslam.com/ (National Poetry Slam Web site) 6. Writing a performance poem: Students are now ready to write their own performance poem, even if they don't plan to take part in the slam. They might be broken into small groups to practice. By the end of this section you'll need to get at least six students to volunteer to take part in the slam. 7. The slam: A class session will be used for the poetry readings. Students will judge the poets numerically as Olympic ice skaters are judged. Students will be judged from "0" to "10". These numbers will be placed on cards for the five randomly chosen (student) judges to hold up. Another student will average these and keep an official score card. The teacher may decide on prizes for the winner. 8. Getting published: All students should be encouraged to submit their poems for publication on Extra's poetry page. Click on the pen icon above the words "submit your poem". V. Classroom Assessment: Students will receive instruction and discuss what they might expect from a well performed and/or written poem. An evaluation sheet could be drawn from the suggestions and expectations of students. Grades should not be based on the final scores of the poetry slam. Grades could be based on effort and poetry written in class as a result of the practice, reviewing, and honing of skills prior to the competition. V. Extensions and Adaptations Abby Rutherford: 2092911 Psychology Curriculum Specialisation: Felicity Lewis
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Students could hold their "poetry slam" class meeting in a local restaurant or coffee shop. Students could attend/participate in an actual poetry slam. (Check the links above to find poetry slams in your area.)
Students could begin to keep their poetry collections in a notebook or booklet.
Particular poets, authors and song writers could be studied. Local Poet Laureates or other writers could be invited to speak, or even to listen and comment on the students' poetry.
Students could hold weekly or monthly poetry slams. Students could create a classroom poetry podcast.
This project could easily be adapted for younger students by concentrating on only one device or on a few select poetry forms and/or scaling down the size of the project.
VII. Relevant National Standards From McREL Language Arts Demonstrates competence in general writing skills and strategies.
Gathers and uses information for research purposes.
Demonstrates competence in general reading skills and strategies.
Demonstrates competence in general skills and strategies for reading a variety of literary and informational texts.
Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening.
Uses grammatical and mechanical conventions in written compositions. Technology
Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs including the Internet.