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Read "Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky" and "Hairy, Scary, Ordinary" to explore adjectives. Compile adjective collection on wordle.net
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Use ReadWriteThink.org template for Acrostic Poems.
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Use ReadWriteThink.org diamante templates for synonym diamante poem.
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Diamante template for antonym poem.
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Following haiku format, students write 2 haiku poems on paper.
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Students use oil pastels to create artwork to go with their Haiku poems on the Wiki.
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Sixth grade class works to instruct and help the third graders on how to put their poems on the class Wiki.
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Students use a digital camera to take pictures of their oil pastel artwork, to be uploaded to the Poetry Wiki.
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Students use Audacity to create an audio podcast of themselves reading a poem from a favorite author. This will be input into the class Poetry Wiki.
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Create 2 limerick poems following designated rhyme scheme and appropriate syllabication.
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Students present their best limerick poem to the 6th grade class via Skype. The sixth grade uses rubrics to assess the students written works and overall presentation.