Poetry!
This week's session we focused on another genre of writing , introduction to poetry. Our lecturer began by informing the student teachers that there are misconceptions about poetry. Some misconceptions include poetry always rhyme, does not make sense , is something we have to do, uses a complex language and lastly I cannot write poetry. The course lecturer then asked students to explain their understanding of poetry. She then called on both volunteers and non volunteers to give their response; individuals were able to define the term poetry. In addition, she gave us a simple definition of poetry it is a literature that expresses, ideas, feelings or tells a story in a specific form and stanzas. She elaborated that lines are to poems as sentences are to paragraphs. Also, stanza are to poem as paragraphs are to essay. We also looked at the different types of poems namely: formula, color, free from, concrete,rhymed and limerick. Moreover, we focused on syllable and word count poems such as cinquain ( 5 lines), diamante (7 lines) and haiku ( 17 syllables). Our course lecturer read to the class an example of a cinquain poem which goes like this:
Mice
Little, quiet
Running, crawling,jumping
Bear holes in mama,s furniture
Demons
After reading the poem, each student teacher was given a few minutes to create their own cinquain poem and a few were selected to share what they wrote. To conclude the session our course lecturer asked the students, Do you think poetry can be incorporated during instruction across the curriculum? What really stood out for me in this session was poetry can be used in the classroom in any content areas during instruction so that students can better understand the concepts taught. I suggest that the lecturer can allow us to continue writing and reviewing our poetry pieces so that we can become successful writers. Here's a video that explains one of my favorite type of poem, a cinquain!
I reckon that poetry is an important form of writing that we should all learn for future use. In addition, poetry is important because it helps us express our feelings and ideas. To answer the question, "Do you think the poetry can be incorporated during instruction across the curriculum?" Yes I believe that poetry should be incorporated across the curriculum because it stimulates interest in the lesson. Poetry can also be used to teach figurative devices such as assonance, alliteration and onomatopoeia to name a few. Moreover, rhythm are sometimes used to achieve musical or incantatory effects.
ReplyDeleteIn this lesson, I learned that there are syllable and word count poems such as cinquain, diamante and haiku. These names were strange to me since it was the first time hearing them. Acquiring this knowledge about poems will definitely help me in my poetry piece for my writing portfolio. I think that this lesson was necessary not only for the moment but for future use.
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Thank you for the encouragement Michaela. I am happy that you enjoyed our post and saw significance in it. Poems are just amazing.
DeleteI must acknowledge I never had such great zeal for poetry. After I got an extensive understanding of poetry , I have now developed a love for poetry. I will definitely incorporate poetry in various subject areas when planning for instruction.
ReplyDeletePoetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words
Edgar Allan Poe
Nasha John
Thanks for the quote Nasha. Poetry is simply amazing. It is up to the poet to create rhythm and meaning to the poem although rhythms do not always make a poem a poem.
DeleteI had always been a fan of poetry! What I appreciate the most about poetry is that it strays from the conventional rules of writing. Despite having different poetic forms -as you mentioned- such as cinquains which consists of 5 lines and haikus which comprise 17 syllables, generally, in poetry, there are no rules! Poetry allows us to play with words, be creative and express ourselves without restriction. One of my favorite children's authors is Dr.Suess. He had the ability to use words in such a creative way to bring a poem to life.
ReplyDeleteBelow is an exerpt from Dr. Suess' "There's A Wocket In My Pocket"
Did you
Ever have a feeling
There's a
Wasket
In your
Basket?
Or a Nink
In the sink?
Or a Woset
In the closet?
Leotha Felix
I can sense your love for poetry from reading your post Leotha. I really enjoyed reading the poem you posted. I laughed! It has a nice twist to it! Thank you for sharing it.
DeleteA well written synopsis of the lesson. I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson as it aided with changing my perspective on poetry writing and also assisted with noticing the relevance of poetry during instruction.
ReplyDeleteYes Dieanie, poetry can be used instrumentally as an instructional tool. You as the teacher can create your own poems to be used in class. I am happy that you have such an appreciation for poetry and can see its value in the classroom.
DeletePoetry! Oh poetry! As a lover and writer of poetry this lesson spoke volumes to me! The part of the lesson I found most enlightening was learning that poetry is not about rhyming or using complex language, there are also beautiful poetry pieces that do not follow any set format. I write my own poems as a form of self-expression and learning that my writing was free-form gave a sense of belonging as I often wondered where I feel in the categories of writers.
ReplyDeleteHaving written my own poem in class as well as listening to others' pieces I now have an idea about how I can include poetry in my lessons.
-- Brittany H.
Brittany- Great observation. I like the fact that you realize that poetry can be useful to the teacher in the delivery of instruction. However, never underestimate the power of poetry in the lives of students themselves.
DeleteGreat overview of the lesson. I honestly have developed a greater appreciation for poetry. Realizing that it can be integrated across the curriculum to not only entertain students but also to help solidify their learning has etched in me, a desire to utilize it frequently to provide my students with such authentic experiences. I believe that we all had some misconceptions about poetry and doubtfulness about writing an teaching poetry but this has subdued since our lecturer has left an ineradicable impression on us.
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Just when I thought my love for poetry could not have gotten any deeper, this session came along. The delivery of this lesson was perfect for persons who thought of poetry as this complex talent and also for the ones who were of the opinion that they were not able to write poetry. Not only was the introduction important in achieving this goal, but the opportunity to write our own poems was the moment of realization. Everyone provided beautiful pieces. While I am in agreement with your suggestion to the lecturer, I will also encourage each person to write when they have a chance and refrain from waiting for the opportunity to write as poetry is guided by thoughts, feelings, experiences and emotions.
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Shaquille Aldonza
I can see how you relate to poetry. It has much meaning to you. I like the fact that you run to poetry when you feel there discouraged.
DeleteThis was a very exciting session as we all strive to show off our inner, but for a few of us professional poetry skills. The thought that poetry is only used for entertainment has now become a myth to me. Hearing the lecturer mention the different ways in which poetry can be used across the curriculum was like a cup of hot chocolate tea- HOT!!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting blog- I like the way you used a reflection format to write this blog.
Jina Jonas
Poetry plays a significant part in any subject content areas. As teachers we can use poetry to teach any concept to students at the primary level. Students will be able to grasp the concept whiles having fun. Poetry helps individuals express one's self in an artistic way. Beverley Martie
ReplyDeleteThis was one of my favourite classes. As a lover of poetry I was in awe at the number of ways poetry could be used in the classroom not just in language arts but across the curiculum. My lessons can never be boring with poetry as my side kick! I really enjoyed the activity we were given to identify the topics and areas that can be taught given an example of a poem. It is a little disheartening to learn that poems can be written by anyone as I had always believed that it was a unique ability given to extra ordinary individuals 😊 but now I realize it's a skill that can be developed.
ReplyDeleteWell said team. Prior to this lesson, I was of the view that poetry was written only for entertainment purposes but this session proved me wrong. I learned that poetry can be useful in the classroom across the curriculum. Moving forward,I will try to incorporate this genre of writing in my instruction as much as possible.
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