Yesterday, I read at A Year in Reading about poems squeezed from one word. Bob Raczka wrote a new book of poems, Lemonade, using the title of each poem to make the words for that poem.
I loved the idea, but it's definitely harder than it looks! I completed the first step: creating words from my title to create the poem. Apparently, there is a second step: Each poem is presented in two ways: first like a puzzle and then written clearly. I opted out of this step for I felt I needed more modeling and the mentor text!
I loved the idea, but it's definitely harder than it looks! I completed the first step: creating words from my title to create the poem. Apparently, there is a second step: Each poem is presented in two ways: first like a puzzle and then written clearly. I opted out of this step for I felt I needed more modeling and the mentor text!
writing slices
wring
sting
grit
wit
tire
rest
lite
list
twist
write
win
Oh WOW! I cannot wait to try this! Love it, love it, love it. :)
ReplyDeleteWorking on poetry now! Will steal this idea!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Another great way to "find" poetry! We'll be trying this in first grade.
ReplyDeleteI saw it too, Michelle & did it, & skipped that first part-didn't quite understand. You're right, it isn't easy. But you did a great job! I love the 'tire rest'.
ReplyDeleteA great idea for students. I think you've got something going there!! The ending especially works!
ReplyDeleteI read this too, now I have another mentor text. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am so NOT a poetry person. I also read about this new book and still can't figure out how it works. Multiple mentor texts might be in order for me. He he he! Yours looks great though.
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