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Exploring the World of Poetry Grades 3 and 4

Author: Tracey Bruno and Mary Louise (Sam) Lamberti

Grade Level: Elementary/Intermediate

Overview:A two segment approach: Immersion and Writing

Students will interpret and react to various forms of poetry (multicultural) and prize winning poets. They will also be involved in journal writing, creating personal poetry, and will share their work with an audience. Multiple intelligences will be addressed and the unit will be used as an integrated method for preparing for the fourth grade ELA test.

Connection to NYS Learning Standards: ELA Standard 1 Language for Information and Understanding, Standard 2 Literary Response and Expression, Standard 3 Critical Analysis and Evaluation, and Standard 4 Language for Social Interaction.

Connection to District Learning Standards: Critical Thinker, Lifelong Learner, Effective Communicator.