GRADE 4, 5 & 6
SUBJECT Reading and Writing
TOPIC Haiku
OBJECTIVES:
Acquisition of Vocabulary
1. Apply knowledge of connotation and denotation to determine the meaning of words.
2. Determine the meanings and pronunciations of unknown words by using dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, technology and textual features, such as definitional footnotes or sidebars.
Writing Processes
1. Conduct background reading, interviews or surveys when appropriate.
2. Use available technology to compose text.
3. Reread and analyze clarity of writing.
4. Use resources and reference materials (e.g., dictionaries and thesauruses) to select more effective vocabulary.
5. Proofread writing, edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) and identify and correct fragments and run-ons.
6. Prepare for publication (e.g., for display or for sharing with others) writing that follows a format appropriate to the purpose, using such techniques as electronic resources, principles of design (e.g., margins, tabs, spacing and columns) and graphics (e.g., drawings, charts and graphs) to enhance the final product.
7. Produce informal writings (e.g., journals, notes and poems) for various purposes.
PROCEDURE
Use the following web sites to begin a discussion about Haikus
2. http://www.alharris.com/holidays/xmashaiku.htm
3. http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=39
https://www.kidzone.ws/poetry/haiku.htm
https://kids.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Haiku_Poems_for_Kids
Take notes on Haiku features
5-7-5 syllables
Nature theme
Japanese origin
No rhyme pattern
Read examples from the above web sites
4. Have students rough draft a haiku and word-process
5. Edit for spelling, punctuation, and word choice
6. Enhance text to make a finished project
7. Cut Haiku into snowflake or xmas tree or present (we also had a penguin and cookie) and add it to classroom door display. (I found students had never cut snowflakes or xmas trees before so they needed a demonstration.)
8. Attach haiku if needed and decorate if needed.
EVALUATION Correct Haiku format, finished project and shows understanding of haiku
TEACHER EVALUATION Students are able to follow directions and are proud of their work.
FUTURE EXTENSION _
MATERIALS NEEDED BY TEACHER - Computer
Language art notebook WHITEBOARD/MARKERS PAPER _
MATERIALS NEEDED BY STUDENTS
COMPUTER PENCIL PEN MARKERS, CRAYONS, OR COLORED PENCILS LINED PAPER
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