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This Evoking the Senses in a Poem activity also includes:
Budding poets choose a topic for a sensory-filled poem. Authors describe that topic using detailed language based on the five senses. Then, switch the senses to create a fanciful poem intended to add a touch of fun to the objective.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have authors read their poem aloud, invite the class to close their eyes to better see what is being read
- Display sentence frames or create a handout that learners can reference during the lesson
- Gather a collection of poems that strongly use the five senses, allow pupils to browse them when they finish tasks early
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should know the five senses
- The plan is intended to be followed by class members, but can also be lead by a teacher
Pros
- Examples are provided
- The example works as sentence frames
Cons
- Some font color may be difficult to read