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Ms. Shapiro

Looking at Ordinary Items With Poet's Eyes

Grades: 1st Grade
Subjects: Writing

Student Instructions

1. Tap ▶️ to listen to "Pencil Sharpener" by Zoe Ryder White. 2. Tap add 3. Tap ▶️ on the first page to view an example. 4. Now you think of an ordinary object, something you might use every day. Use the drawing or move to tap and type the name of the object. 5. Brainstorm observations about it. What does it remind you of? You can use your 5 senses. Use the move to double tap and type your ideas. 6. Take your thoughts and create a short poem about your item like Zoe Ryder White did. 7. Tap mic and read your poem aloud. 8. Tap check when you are done.

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

Created by Stacey Shapiro using Lucy Calkins' "Poetry: Powerful Thoughts in Tiny Packages." TEKS LA.1.6D: create mental images to deepen understanding with adult assistance LA.1.11.C: revise drafts by adding details in pictures or words

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