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Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing Outcomes Students will recognize that poetry is all around them, will gain a better understanding of poetry, and will begin to read and write a variety of poetry.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors:      Language Arts Writing Roles:      Family, Community Member Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, Family Literacy, Urban, Rural NRS Learner levels (ABE/GED)       1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Time frame:      1.0 to 2.0 hours Technology Integration CopyChange Teaching Strategy Poetry 180 Poetry Slam Lesson Plan

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Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing

Component of Performance How activity addresses component Determine the purpose for communicating Writing poetry will help students understand poetry and prepare them for the language arts reading section of the GED test. Organize and present information to serve the purpose, context, and audience Students use the Copy Change strategy to help them construct poems. This scaffolding strategy will help them gain confidence to write original poetry. Pay attention to conventions of English language usage, including grammar, spelling, and sentence structure, to minimize barriers to readers' comprehension Since students use the Copy Change strategy, their conventions of English language usage should reflect those of the original poem. Seek feedback and revise to enhance the effectiveness of the communication Students read their poetry aloud and can ask for comments from the other students.

Purposeful, Transparent, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Since poetry is part of the reading and language arts section of the GED test, students will need to practice reading and understanding various types of poetry. Contextual Students will listen to familiar songs and discuss their lyrics. Building Expertise Students will use the Copy Change strategy to begin the process of writing original poetry.

Lesson Designer Dianna Baycich OLRC (330) 6727841 dbaycich@literacy.kent.edu

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