Medieval literature is defined broadly as any work written in Latin or the vernacular between c. 476-1500, including philosophy, religious treatises, legal texts, as well as works of the imagination...
It's about time, teachers,... to talk about using poetry centers for POETRY! Depending on the age and stage of your students, you may wish to begin a study of poetic structures with rhyme scheme, meter, and/or stanzas. The figurative language synonymous with poetry is a rich source of study for centers. For example, metaphors are an appropriate subject for task cards: Similarly, assonance, similes, alliteration, onomatopoeia, etc. can be studied at centers. Writing responses to poetry are appropriate for centers, as is creating original poetry. I find that elementary students are more comfortable writing poetry when they have a "prescription" for writing. For example, they love writing haiku. There are many, many types of poetry that are engaging for students to write, but the "prescription" may be elusive. At my poetry centers, I place poetry posters with the task cards that ask them to write specific poetry. For instance, when using the task card for haiku, I put this poster at the center: My goal at learning centers is for the students to be as independent as possible. After all, I'm conducting guided reading groups during center time. By using task cards and posters, I have largely accomplished this goal. There will always be some children who struggle to work independently, either because of their personality or learning needs. The majority, however, can act independently or find the assistance they need from their peers. Please remember that none of this happens overnight. You must invest time in training your students to use centers of any type. With poetry centers, it is essential that you model the things you want your students to do and ensure that your students are very familiar with the poetry before you place it in the center. Next time, I will address some random thoughts about poetry learning centers. If you are interested in my poetry task cards and the poetry posters I created for poetry centers, you can find both at my TpT Store or in my TN Shop.
Unlock your creativity with these poetry prompts to create craft profound, soul-stirring poems that resonate with your deepest emotions and thoughts.
I really think that you will enjoy reading the following wonderful collection of Rumi Quotes. Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet and scholar. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Islamic literature and philosophy. Rumi’s poetry and quotes have captured the hearts and minds of people from all walks of […]
I use this quiz to assess my students' understanding of carpe diem philosophies after reading "To the Virgins" and other examples of carpe diem poetry. I have digital worksheets in my store for this and other poetry from this era! "To the Virgins" Digital Worksheet "The Passionate Shepherd" and "The Nymph's Reply" Digital Worksheet This download includes a two page, 20 question multiple choice quiz assessing students' understanding of the following: Carpe diem philosophy and origins Renaissance culture & philosophies (humanism, Greco-Roman influence) Figurative language (allusion, metaphor/simile, personification) Poetry analysis (summarizing, theme, figurative language, etc.) Download includes one PDF document that contains the blank quiz and the key.
Creating poetry on the iPad is the perfect way to celebrate National Poetry Month and there are many engaging and useful apps for creating poetry available! Slip some technology integration into your poetry activities this month with these 10 iPad apps for creating and sharing poems. I've rounded up mostly free iPad apps to help with writing various types of poems as well as creating stand-out digital poetry images to print or share via QR codes. Scroll all the way to the bottom for a free download that will help students display their poems too! 1. Use Poetreat to write haiku
In need of some inspiration? Here are 16 Rumi quotes about life to give you comfort, motivation, and encouragement.
