RL.2.4
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
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We'll look at lots of poetry to see how fluency, rhythm, rhyming, and repeated words can encourage the kids to see the meaning in this special genre!
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How do rhythm and rhyme affect the structure of poetry ?
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What's the theme of the story and why is it important to me?
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Why are rhyme and rhythm important in poetry ?
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How do mentor text help develop our craft as writers?
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How can you describe a story in time order?
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Read the poem and show your feelings!
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How can students use mentor text to develop writing skills?
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Shel Silverstein captured the “less is more” oxymoron in his poem “Smart.” Students capture the difference in point of view.
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How can mentor text help develop sentence fluency in writing ?
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How do sound devices affect the rhythm of poetry ? Students identify and apply techniques of vowel sound repetition to create internal rhymes within phrases or sentences.
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How does the structure of acrostic poems affect its rhythm and meaning? Students experiment with Tier 2 words as they create complex acrostic poetry.
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The poetic text and pictures show us the plot!
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Seeds can 'fly' and petals can 'sail'? The words really add meaning!
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