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Colorful Poetry

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Theme:

Using Color Words and the Five Senses, Write Similes to Create a Poem

Grades:

3 - 5

Subject:

Reading and Language Arts

Duration:

60-70 minutes

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards

3.2A – Draft writing in a selected genre with structure according to the intended messages and purpose for writing

3.2B – Write a descriptive piece and present and discuss writing with other students

3.2D – Write to express thoughts and ideas

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:

  • Use their five senses to describe an object
  • Understand and create mental imagery using sensory words related to colors
  • Write simple poems using similes
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