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Introduction and Content

This WebQuest was created for you to use with students to take some of the difficult work out of teaching complicated content, such as poetry. The PowerPoint slideshow and all of the worksheets were created by the author of the WebQuest for specific use in teaching this particular unit on the introduction of poetry to ninth grade students. Feel free to edit or change any of the assignment to fit your particular needs. PLEASE, STEAL AND BORROW FROM THE AUTHORS!

The student objectives listed on the Introduction page are as follows:

  • Identify and define poetry literary terms.
  • Identify defining features of several different types of poetry.
  • Write your own poetry that is both creative and follows the rules of poetic forms.

Learners

This WebQuest was designed with ninth grade English students in mind. However, with some adaptation, this could be used in any language arts or English classroom, grades 6-12.

This WebQuest was designed for students to work independently or with a partner.

Standards

This WebQuest meets the following state standards:

INDIANA

Academic Standards in English/Language Arts for ninth grade:

  • 9.1.1 - Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.
  • 9.1.2 - Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply and interpret what the words imply.
  • 9.3.7 - Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory (the use of fictional figures and actions to express truths about human experiences), and symbolism (the use of a symbol to represent an idea or theme), and explain their appeal.
  • 9.5.8 - Write for different purposes and audiences, adjusting tone, style, and voice as appropriate.

CLICK HERE to view the Indiana Academic Standards in English/Language Arts for ninth grade.

OHIO

Literary Text Standard: Reading

  • Identify and explain the defining characteristics of literary forms and genres, including poetry, drama, fables, fantasies, chapter books, fiction and non-fiction.

Literary Text Standard: Writing

  • Write responses to novels, stories and poems that include a simple interpretation of a literary work and support judgments with specific references to the original text and to prior knowledge.

NEW JERSEY

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 6, students will:

  • 14. Identify and respond to the elements of sound and structure in poetry.
  • 11. Identify and analyze literary techniques and elements, such as figurative language, meter, rhetorical and stylistic features of text.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 7, students will:

  • 13. Identify and understand the author’s use of idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 8, students will:

  • 10. Read critically and analyze poetic forms (e.g., ballad, sonnet, couplet)
  • 11. Identify and understand the author’s use of idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.

TENNESSEE

  • Write poetry (e.g. haiku and bio-poem).
  • Select vivid words for writing.

Process

This WebQuest can be adapted to fit within various time constraints and lesson plans. This WebQuest was developed as an introduction to poetic literary terms and to give students practice writing poetry. As is, here is the breakdown for suggested pacing for the project (Remember, this is JUST A SUGGESTION!!!):

DAY ONE

Introduce the WebQuest and have students work on Task One. This may take a significant amount of time, as they must watch the slideshow and take notes from it. This may take a full 90-min block schedule class period.

DAY TWO

Have students finish up Poetry Vocabulary Worksheet and review websites under Task One, Step 3.

Students should begin working on Poetry Form Worksheets.

DAY THREE

Students should continue Poetry Form Worksheets. They may compare their responses to other students' responses and you may wish to review them for correctness.

DAY FOUR

Students should finish Poetry Form Worksheets. Continue to check for correct form.

Students should begin their own Original Poem Sheets.

Students should find pictures online and begin printing and cutting them out. Pictures should be taped or pasted onto original sheets.

DAY FIVE

Students should finish up their Original Poem Sheets. You may wish to monitor for correctness and neatness.

You may want students to either display their poetry to the class or read them aloud. Most students are proud of their accomplished work!

Evaluation

CLICK HERE to view the grading rubric for the final products. This rubric can also be found on the Evaluation page of the WebQuest.

You may wish to tweak the rubric to fit your own style. Again, feel free to borrow or steal anything you see here!

You may also wish to add a more "final" section to the completion of this WebQuest, such as a reflective essay or oral presentation. As was mentioned, most students really enjoy their final products and really like sharing them with their classmates.

References and Resources

This WebQuest could not be possible without the help of Mr. Robert Keim, author of Poetry Quest. CLICK HERE to view his WebQuest!

Other materials, such as worksheets and the PowerPoint presentation were created by one of the the authors, Jason Newhouser. No material included in this WebQuest is copyrighted, so feel free to use any of it you wish!

Below is a list of excellent online poetry resources. Feel free to check them out and piece new information to build the perfect WebQuest for your particular needs!

LITERARY TERMS

READING AND FINDING POEMS

WRITING POEMS

POETRY GAMES

MISCELLANEOUS AND POETRY LINKS PAGES

Credits

This WebQuest was created by Maryanne Mollo, Britney Mount, Jason Newhouser, Darla Sackett, and Wendy Sammons as a requirement for the completion of CUR 558 for the University of Phoenix. Please contact the webmaster if you have any questions or comments about the content of this WebQuest.

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