The Poetry of Prepositions: Write Your Own Hoops-Inspired Poem
With an eye to the starring roles prepositions play in Robert Burleigh's poem/picture book, "Hoops," students in this 6-week poetry class will take a close look at this work then draft and revise preposition-propelled poetry of their own.
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students will complete Quizizz games that assess and build writing skills.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
With an eye to the starring roles prepositions play in Robert Burleigh's poem/picture book, "Hoops," students in this 6-week poetry class will take a close look at this work––along with others that spotlight Burleigh's favorite part of speech––then draft and revise preposition-propelled poetry of their own.
Learning Goals
Students will develop or deepen their understanding of prepositions and draft and revise one or more poems.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
What's a Preposition?
• Read-aloud and discuss the picture book, Hoops.
• Intro/review of prepositions with videos and games to check and reinforce understanding. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Preposition "Sculptures"
• Make, describe, and discuss "preposition sculptures."
• Read and discuss other pieces of writing that highlight prepositions, including poetry by student authors. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Students as Mentor Authors
• Read and discuss writing by other students that highlights prepositions, including poetry by student authors. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Drafting a Poem
• Introduce graphic organizers, word banks, and prompts to help scaffold students as they draft their own poems.
• (Optional) Share drafts with class for feedback. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will involve the use of the following approved third-party tools: Google Drive, Kahoot, Quizizz. Students will respond to questions designed to assess comprehension and promote analysis and reflection in games on Quizizz and Kahoot. They will draft and revise their poems in a Google doc preloaded with prompts, templates, and word banks to scaffold their success.
Supply List
Students will each work on their own copy of a Google doc supplied by the teacher, scaffolded with prompts, word banks, and structure templates that guide students through the writing process.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined December, 2021
Teacher expertise and credentials
• MFA in Creative Writing, Queens University of Charlotte
• Child Development Permit, California Commission on Teacher CredentialingReviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly or $50 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-9 learners per class
