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Practice makes proficient! Using a journal of their choice, authors organize pages, then begin their writing journey of on-going writing practice in which they compose all poetic forms including diamante, limerick, free verse, and more!
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners write in their poetry journals as a warm-up to the school day
- Share the poetry journal with families at Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Regularly collect and review the journals' contents, leave feedback, and plan instruction to address pupils' needs
Classroom Considerations
- The duration reflects the time it may take to set up and discuss the journal; writing time will vary depending on your classroom's schedule
- The activity is designed for class members to read and follow on their own
- Participants should be familiar with multiple poetic forms
Pros
- Hyperlinked words take you to an online dictionary
- Encourages writers to be creative and use their imaginations
- Provides an example of a free verse poem
Cons
- The poem example is displayed in a light font that may be difficult to read
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