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Thanks a Million by Nikki Grimes
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Theme: |
Poetry, the Writing Process with Emphasis on Prewriting Strategies and Observation
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Grades: |
3 - 5
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Subject: |
Reading and Language Arts
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Duration: |
5 class periods
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Standards
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New Jersey State Core Curriculum Standards
Standard 2: All students will listen actively in a variety of situations to information from a variety of sources.
Standard 3: All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.
Standard 4: All students will read various materials and texts with comprehension and critical analysis.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Read and/or listen to the poems in the book Thanks a Million by Nikki Grimes.
- Identify elements of poetry that are different from other forms of writing.
- Identify the steps to the writing process and how to use them when writing poetry.
- Use observation and note taking as a prewriting strategy.
- Use observation notes to write and publish a poem of gratitude for each day of the week.
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