Poetry in motion: mobile LEARNING lesson
Background:
Content Area: Poetry (Types of Poems: Found Poem)
Title: Poetry2Go
Grade Level: English-Language Arts 10-1/10-2
Prior Knowledge: Students should already know how to use Twitter & Evernote apps.
Materials: Smartphone (IOS or Android) or Tablet (iPad or Nexus 7)
Pre-Planning:
Big Idea(s):
Essential Questions:
Samuel Taylor Coleridge states, “Poetry: the best words in the best order.”
Objectives:
2.1.3: Engage Prior Knowledge
Classify genre/form of new texts according to attributes of genres/forms studied
4.1.2: Consider and address form, structure and medium
Explore interplay among medium, content & context*
4.1.3: Develop content
Take ownership of text creation, select or craft a topic that is meaningful or engaging*
4.2.3 Consider and address matters of choice
Use words & expressions appropriately and effectively
Summative Assessment:
Found Poem (This work will be evaluated using the Found Poem Rubric provided. Scroll to the bottom of the page please.)
Content Area: Poetry (Types of Poems: Found Poem)
Title: Poetry2Go
Grade Level: English-Language Arts 10-1/10-2
Prior Knowledge: Students should already know how to use Twitter & Evernote apps.
Materials: Smartphone (IOS or Android) or Tablet (iPad or Nexus 7)
Pre-Planning:
Big Idea(s):
- Poetry is “Found” Everywhere
- The Power of Expression (word choice / word combinations)
Essential Questions:
Samuel Taylor Coleridge states, “Poetry: the best words in the best order.”
- Why is word choice especially important to poetry?
- Does the “medium” influence how the message is perceived?
Objectives:
2.1.3: Engage Prior Knowledge
Classify genre/form of new texts according to attributes of genres/forms studied
4.1.2: Consider and address form, structure and medium
Explore interplay among medium, content & context*
4.1.3: Develop content
Take ownership of text creation, select or craft a topic that is meaningful or engaging*
4.2.3 Consider and address matters of choice
Use words & expressions appropriately and effectively
Summative Assessment:
Found Poem (This work will be evaluated using the Found Poem Rubric provided. Scroll to the bottom of the page please.)
OPENING:
Lesson Opening:
Students will download and explore two of the four apps below. Emphasis is on the "interplay" between words and meaning, and text creation using what is "provided" or found.
Lesson Opening:
Students will download and explore two of the four apps below. Emphasis is on the "interplay" between words and meaning, and text creation using what is "provided" or found.
i-Fridge - Brains Edition 1.2 (Refrigerator Poetry - Android) -- 99¢
Combat Writer's Block! Now you can enjoy Magnetic Fridge Poetry right on your iPhone or iPod Touch! Millions of people around the world have come to love magnetic fridge poetry. Start rearranging the words and it's easy to see why!
Word Mover (ios & Android) -- FREE
Word Mover allows you to create "found poetry" with the creative mash-up feature that brings word banks and existing famous works together; additionally, you may choose a background to enhance your poem's message.
However, if you prefer a REAL challenge try to create a found poem using just the words or phrases from the the existing famous work!
However, if you prefer a REAL challenge try to create a found poem using just the words or phrases from the the existing famous work!
Poetry creator: Verses (IOS) -- Free
Ever wonder what it would be like to mash-up a Shakespeare poem with a Hip Hop Song? Verses is a new iPhone and iPad app that puts a fresh spin on a cherished classic: refrigerator magnet poetry. We built this app to set your creativity ablaze with Verses's limitless word mixing possibilities that allow you to become a kind of dictionary DJ.
instant poetry HD (IOS) -- $1.99
Have fun creating beautiful, passionate, and playful poetry, with your own pictures as backgrounds! Tap a button to pop up some words, and then drag them around the screen to create your masterpiece. Send your creations to your friends to make them smile!
FYI: Before you begin crafting your Found Poem, create your own personal pseudonym using a name generator app like the one provided below. You will publish your work under this name. Register this trademark name with your teacher. Names must be school appropriate. Registration: First come, first served!
i-Generator: Band Name (Band Name Generator - Android) -- FREE
I AM A ROBOT. I AM PROGRAMMED TO MAKE PERFECT BAND NAMES. EMAIL YOUR BAND NAME TO A HUMAN FROM THE APP. PLEASE THANK YOU ENJOY.
P.S. I AM HAPPY TO GENERATE THE PERFECT "POET" PSEUDONYM. EMAIL YOUR NEW NAME TO YOUR TEACHER. PLEASE THANK YOU ENJOY.
P.S. I AM HAPPY TO GENERATE THE PERFECT "POET" PSEUDONYM. EMAIL YOUR NEW NAME TO YOUR TEACHER. PLEASE THANK YOU ENJOY.
Lesson Body
Part 1: Explanation
To learn what a found poem is and how to generate one, follow the tweet. (Ms. Barker has tweeted an all important link to an Evernote document. Remember her twitter handle is @ShakespeareBark.)
To learn what a found poem is and how to generate one, follow the tweet. (Ms. Barker has tweeted an all important link to an Evernote document. Remember her twitter handle is @ShakespeareBark.)
Twitter (IOS & Android) -- Free
Wherever you are, Twitter brings you closer.
*Essential
An organized stream of Tweets that delivers the best content to you.
*Instant
All the media, news, events, and information you need.
*Personal
Your world, expressed in Tweets and photos.
Search in real time. Follow people you’d like to know. Watch rising trends.
*Essential
An organized stream of Tweets that delivers the best content to you.
*Instant
All the media, news, events, and information you need.
*Personal
Your world, expressed in Tweets and photos.
Search in real time. Follow people you’d like to know. Watch rising trends.
Follow the tweet ...
Here is a copy of the tweet sent out to the students.
The NY Times has great poetry lesson ideas, which are a part of their Learning Network. However, they have not build a NY Times Learning Network app yet!
NY Times Found Poetry Link & Pdf #fromEvernote http://bit.ly/WafQmT
The NY Times has great poetry lesson ideas, which are a part of their Learning Network. However, they have not build a NY Times Learning Network app yet!
NY Times Found Poetry Link & Pdf #fromEvernote http://bit.ly/WafQmT
Open & Save the note to your Evernote account
This link shows you the E-note the students will need to read in order to understand what a "found poem" is and how you go about creating or generating one!
http://bit.ly/WafQmT
http://bit.ly/WafQmT
Part 2: Check for Understanding
After saving and reading the Evernote titled "NY Times Found Poetry Link & Pdf" answer the following questions using your own Evernote account. Remember to email your E-note (which answers both questions) directly from the app to Ms. Barker's school email account.
1. In your own words, explain what a found poem is ...
2. Briefly explain how a found poem is created or generated. (In 3 - 5 sentence paragraph include the most important steps one should complete.)
After saving and reading the Evernote titled "NY Times Found Poetry Link & Pdf" answer the following questions using your own Evernote account. Remember to email your E-note (which answers both questions) directly from the app to Ms. Barker's school email account.
1. In your own words, explain what a found poem is ...
2. Briefly explain how a found poem is created or generated. (In 3 - 5 sentence paragraph include the most important steps one should complete.)
EVERNOTE (IOS & Android) -- FREE
Evernote is an easy-to-use, free app that helps you remember everything across all of the devices you use. Stay organized, save your ideas and improve productivity. Evernote lets you take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders--and makes these notes completely searchable, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go.
Part 3: Extended Practice
Now that you know how to write your very own "found poem", you are going to create one! First you have to choose which type of found poem you would like to generate. There are 3 choices.
Assignment Requirements/Tips:
Now that you know how to write your very own "found poem", you are going to create one! First you have to choose which type of found poem you would like to generate. There are 3 choices.
Assignment Requirements/Tips:
- 16 - 20 lines (except for Choice 2)
- 100 word minimum (except for Choice 2)
- the more found words you gather, the easier it is to build a poem
- 95% of the poem should be made up of "found" words and phrases
- you may add "conjunctions", as needed (for structure or flow / audience understanding)
- find a common thread (main idea or big idea) as you build your word bank
- juicy words or phrases combinations will contribute to richer content
- the finished poem will be shared with others; therefore, content must be school appropriate and follow the AUP agreement.
CHOICE 1: Slice of "Student" Life Found Poem
Take one school day to "collect and record" words and phrases you "see and hear" throughout the school day. Your word bank may be built using words found in typical school work (e.g. assignments, textbooks, handouts, on-line research, etc.) or words found on classroom walls, or words said by your classmates and teachers. School appropriate language and content is expected. PLEASE THANK YOU ENJOY!
Use the Notability app to record/store your words. This great app lets you type or record your voice. It also allows you to upload images, and draw or doodle. It can be used to create the finished product as well. If you are considering a poster poem -- this app can be used to get the job done! You can also email your finished product from the app. FYI: Because Notability lets you record, you may want to submit your poem as a "spoken word" text instead of a visual text.
Take one school day to "collect and record" words and phrases you "see and hear" throughout the school day. Your word bank may be built using words found in typical school work (e.g. assignments, textbooks, handouts, on-line research, etc.) or words found on classroom walls, or words said by your classmates and teachers. School appropriate language and content is expected. PLEASE THANK YOU ENJOY!
Use the Notability app to record/store your words. This great app lets you type or record your voice. It also allows you to upload images, and draw or doodle. It can be used to create the finished product as well. If you are considering a poster poem -- this app can be used to get the job done! You can also email your finished product from the app. FYI: Because Notability lets you record, you may want to submit your poem as a "spoken word" text instead of a visual text.
Notability (Lecture.Notes - Android) -- now 99¢
Notability powerfully integrates handwriting, PDF annotation, typing, recording, and organizing so you can take notes your way! Discover the freedom to capture ideas, share insights, and present information in one perfect place on iPad.
CHOICE 2: T-Shirt Found Poem / Book Titles Found Poem
To build either of these poems you will need a device that has a camera. To begin, collect and record images of "found" words or phrases from either T-shirts or book covers / spines. When taking pictures of people's T-shirts (classmates) or books (librarians) ask for permission first; all images must be school appropriate. You will need to collect at least 15- 20 images. You may not use them all -- it just gives you more to work with. If you wish to create a collage of your images, Pic Collage works quite nicely. Remember to arrange the pictures so that words and phrases form a poem that can be read and understood by the reader. Alternatives: 1) Air Print (if you have a compatible printer) lets you print your images. Once the images are printed, you could arrange them on a table, wall or floor. Once the poem is assembled, take a picture of the completed work! 2) Books could also be stacked to create a "spine" based poem. After the stack is done, take a picture! 3) Other -- put on your thinking cap!
To build either of these poems you will need a device that has a camera. To begin, collect and record images of "found" words or phrases from either T-shirts or book covers / spines. When taking pictures of people's T-shirts (classmates) or books (librarians) ask for permission first; all images must be school appropriate. You will need to collect at least 15- 20 images. You may not use them all -- it just gives you more to work with. If you wish to create a collage of your images, Pic Collage works quite nicely. Remember to arrange the pictures so that words and phrases form a poem that can be read and understood by the reader. Alternatives: 1) Air Print (if you have a compatible printer) lets you print your images. Once the images are printed, you could arrange them on a table, wall or floor. Once the poem is assembled, take a picture of the completed work! 2) Books could also be stacked to create a "spine" based poem. After the stack is done, take a picture! 3) Other -- put on your thinking cap!
Pic Collage (photo collage - android) -- Free
Over 10 MILLION people LOVE PicCollage! Your friends are using PicCollage because it's fast, fun and easy. It's the best way to create pretty collages of your friends and favorite things using stickers, text, web images and freeform cut-outs! PicCollage has been featured in the LA Times and Newsday.
Also makes gorgeous emails and can turn your image into a real postcard."
Also makes gorgeous emails and can turn your image into a real postcard."
CHOICE 3: Famous Works Found Poem
Why not find inspiration in content that already exists. Both of the apps below contain extensive poem libraries. All you need to do is find and read 7 (minimum) different poems. As you read, glean words or phrases from these existing works. Then build your found poem! Use Notability to collect your words or phrases (typed or recorded), and complete the finished poem. (Just like Choice 1 you may create a poem poster complete with a background image or personally drawn illustration if you wish.) Consider what Garrison says below about what a "good" poem is when your creating your own work. FYI: Because Notability lets you record, you may want to submit your poem as a "spoken word" text instead of a visual text.
Why not find inspiration in content that already exists. Both of the apps below contain extensive poem libraries. All you need to do is find and read 7 (minimum) different poems. As you read, glean words or phrases from these existing works. Then build your found poem! Use Notability to collect your words or phrases (typed or recorded), and complete the finished poem. (Just like Choice 1 you may create a poem poster complete with a background image or personally drawn illustration if you wish.) Consider what Garrison says below about what a "good" poem is when your creating your own work. FYI: Because Notability lets you record, you may want to submit your poem as a "spoken word" text instead of a visual text.
The poetry foundation (Ios & Android) -- fREE
From William Shakespeare to César Vallejo to Heather McHugh, the Poetry Foundation's app turns your phone, iPod Touch or iPad into a mobile poetry library:
* Search for old favourites with memorable lines.
* Give your device a shake to discover new poems to fit any mood.
* Save your favourite poems to read and share later—through Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail.
* Read poems by T.S. Eliot, Pablo Neruda, Lucille Clifton, Emily Dickinson, and many others.
* Search for old favourites with memorable lines.
* Give your device a shake to discover new poems to fit any mood.
* Save your favourite poems to read and share later—through Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail.
* Read poems by T.S. Eliot, Pablo Neruda, Lucille Clifton, Emily Dickinson, and many others.
Poetry Everywhere (IOS & ANDROID) -- Free
POETRY EVERYWHERE is a collection of short poetry videos featuring contemporary poets reading their own works, introduced by Garrison Keillor. It’s pure poetry! With easy navigation, this app is a sure way to provide reflection and inspiration.
"What makes a good poem? I’d say stickiness, a kind of memorability....You hear it and a day later some of it is still there in your brain. I think a poem is “good” if it's memorable, reciteable, and it’s accessible. There are many good poems out there you don't get a chance to see or hear and now Poetry Everywhere is giving people just that opportunity." - Garrison Keillor
"What makes a good poem? I’d say stickiness, a kind of memorability....You hear it and a day later some of it is still there in your brain. I think a poem is “good” if it's memorable, reciteable, and it’s accessible. There are many good poems out there you don't get a chance to see or hear and now Poetry Everywhere is giving people just that opportunity." - Garrison Keillor
CLOSING
Lesson Closing:
Phase 1:
Now that your poem is complete you are ready to share it with others. All poems will be shared via the Posterous app. This app is simple to use and allows you to post from your email too! It also allows users to post images, text, and audio. Everyone will post their found poem to the class blog: poetry2go's Space. Each student has been made a group member for the site. If you forgot to register your pseudonym with the teacher, you are not a group member. Register now. PLEASE THANK YOU ENJOY!
Lesson Closing:
Phase 1:
Now that your poem is complete you are ready to share it with others. All poems will be shared via the Posterous app. This app is simple to use and allows you to post from your email too! It also allows users to post images, text, and audio. Everyone will post their found poem to the class blog: poetry2go's Space. Each student has been made a group member for the site. If you forgot to register your pseudonym with the teacher, you are not a group member. Register now. PLEASE THANK YOU ENJOY!
posterous Spaces (IOS & android) -- FREE
Posterous Spaces is the easiest way to share photos, video and ideas safely with family, friends and groups. It's a great social networking app that lets you post from your email or the app itself! Convenient.
Poetry2go's Space -- OUR posterous share station
http://poetry2go.posterous.com/
PHASE 2:
After everyone has posted their found poems our Posterous Share Station ... comment on two classmates' poems. Identify the work's strengths and what needs to be done to improve the work.
PHASE 3:
TWITTER Discussion. To conclude the lesson, we are going to hold a class discussion using Twitter. The discussion will evolve around the two "ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS" posed at the start of the lesson. All tweets must be school appropriate. Tweets will be projected to the SMARTBOARD. Use the hashtag #WCHSfound.
PLEASE THANK YOU ENJOY!
After everyone has posted their found poems our Posterous Share Station ... comment on two classmates' poems. Identify the work's strengths and what needs to be done to improve the work.
PHASE 3:
TWITTER Discussion. To conclude the lesson, we are going to hold a class discussion using Twitter. The discussion will evolve around the two "ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS" posed at the start of the lesson. All tweets must be school appropriate. Tweets will be projected to the SMARTBOARD. Use the hashtag #WCHSfound.
PLEASE THANK YOU ENJOY!
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