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Lesson : Acrostic Poems (2 days) Subject Area: Writing Ashley Beach
I. Standard: W.GN.01.02 approximate poetry based on reading a wide variety of gradeappropriate poetry. W.SP.01.02 in the context of writing, correctly spell less frequently encountered words using structural cues (letter/sound, rimes) and environmental sources (word walls, word lists), II. Objective/Benchmark: The students will understand and attempt to create an Acrostic poem. I can make an Acrostic poem. I can explain what an Acrostic poem is. The students will understand that they can sound out the words and use their knowledge of phonics to spell words they don't know. I can sound out and stretch words to spell words. III. Anticipatory Set: Day 1: To engage the students in this activity, I will first bring all of the students to the carpet, and begin by sharing with them an example of an acrostic poem, and start with a discussion of what acrostic poems are. Day 2: Bring students to the carpet and remind them what acrostic poems are. Allow students to get their tree maps out, reread them and continue working.

ED 330 IV. Input: Task Analysis: Day 1: - Bring students together on the carpet. - Show students an example of an acrostic poem on the Elmo and read it aloud. o Discuss what acrostic poems are and what features they have One word written vertically (topic) Words which describe or are enjoyed by the topic

- Reinforce vocabulary such as topic - Tell students that before they can write an acrostic poem, they must brainstorm for words using a tree map o Explain what a tree map is and show a blank one on the elmo o Show tree map for the example acrostic poem - Tell students that they will make an acrostic poem together for the word "Spring" - Write down one description word for each of the letters in "Spring" o Model thinking about what happens in Spring, what is the weather like, are there flowers, etc. - Ask students to take a minute and think of more words that make them think of Spring that begin with "S" "P" "R" "I" "N" "G" - Have students share with their carpet partner some of the words they came up with. - The teacher will then ask students to share some of their words on the elmo, guiding "Who has a word about Spring that begins with 'S'" o If words are good examples, the teacher will explain why and write it on the tree map o If words are bad examples, or wrong letter, the teacher will remind students what letter they are trying to find words for, as well as what an adjective or description word is. - Continue until 1-3 words have been written for each letter.

ED 330 - The teacher will then go through the tree map list with students, picking out words they like the best. - The teacher will model using their best handwriting, and writing the words in the correct spaces for the acrostic poem. o Remind students they do not have to write the first letter of the word, because it is already written for them - The teacher will then tell students that they will have a tree map with their name already on it, so they can brainstorm describing words, or things that they like to put under each letter. o Remind students that the words they think of have to start with each letter. - Pass out the tree maps to students and have them sit at their desks to start brainstorming words. o Circulate around the classroom, helping students if they need it, and encouraging them to continue - Close by having students share a few of the words they have written for the day. Day 2: - Gather students to the carpet and remind them what an acrostic poem is. - Have students take out their tree maps and re-read them before continuing to work on them - After all students have 1-3 words written for each letter, bring students back to the carpet. - Remind students to circle their favorite word under each letter - Show students the prewritten sheets with their names on it and remind students how to write their words onto the acrostic poem sheet. - Have students return to their desks and circle the words while the teacher hands out the acrostic word sheets - Students will then finish writing their acrostic poem while the teacher circulates the classroom

ED 330 - Close by having a few students share their poems on the elmo and read their poems to the class. Thinking Levels: Comprehension: - What is an acrostic poem? - Tell me about description words? - What does an acrostic poem have to be about? Application: - What are some words to describe yourself? - What words fit the letters of your name? - What are some words to describe Spring? Synthesis: - How can you create an acrostic poem? - How do you know what words to use? - Show me how to write an acrostic poem for your name Differentiated instruction strategies: Remediation: Students will only need to come up with words they like instead of words which describe themselves. Extensions: To push students who complete their acrostic poem quickly, the teacher will ask them to create a phrase for each letter. Learning Styles: - Interpersonal: Group discussion of acrostic poems and creating a poem together - Language: Finding descriptive words and creating a poem - Intrapersonal: Having to know one's self in order to find description words

ED 330 Materials: - Elmo / Doc Cam - Sample Acrostic Poem - Sample tree-map - Blank tree-map - Blank acrostic poem sheet - Tree-map with all students names - Blank acrostic poem sheet with all students names - Marker / Pencil Methods: - Discuss acrostic poems - Model thinking about description words - Model writing an acrostic poem - Share description words with partners - Write description words and acrostic poem V. Modeling: Model using a tree-map Model using the acrostic page Model using best handwriting Model thinking aloud for words to describe something VI. Checking for Understanding: Students will give a thumbs up or a thumbs down to show their understanding of what an acrostic poem is, and how to create one. The teacher will have the students recap and retell about acrostic poems. VII. Guided Practice: Students will have guided practice with the teacher to create a class acrostic for the word "Spring"

ED 330 The teacher will circulate the room while students work on their own acrostic poems. VIII. Independent Practice: Students will create an acrostic poem with their name. IX. Closure: Day 1: Have a few students share what an acrostic poem is again, and some words they have come up with for their tree-map. Day 2: Have some students share their acrostic poems and what an acrostic poem is again.