lesson4

Review Poetry and the Simile and the Metaphor

Goal: Review poetry appreciation, understanding, and some basic figurative language.

Procedure: In this activity children will compile a list of the things they look for in a friend and use that information to create a simple poem. Using a familiar topic may make poetry a little less daunting for some children.

WHAT YOU NEED

Pencils and paper
Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

WHAT TO DO

On the chalkboard, brainstorm with children a list of characteristics that make a good friend. Then explain that these characteristics will be used to create a free-form class poem. You may want to write the following sample poem on the board to get the class started:
```
			 Good Friends

			A good friend
			Encourages you
			Plays with you, 
			Laughs with you,
			Shares with you,
			Talks with you,
			Listens to you,
			And NEVER, 
			NEVER,
			NEVER, 
			Ever
			Tells your secrets
			To anyone.
		
```
```
			A good friend
 			is like a security blanket....
```

Have children create their free-form class poem using some of the characteristics from the brainstorming list. Encourage children to illustrate their poems.

TEACHING OPTIONS

Display poems in a special section of your school or classroom and invite others to come and enjoy them.
Set aside time for a class poetry reading where children can share their individual poems with one another, invited parents, and/or another class in your school.
Use it with lesson 3 and illustrate the poem.

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