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Questions and Reflections

# 1 After reading The Red Wheelbarrow by William Carlos Williams; what does the poem mean to you .

The Red Wheelbarrow by William Carlos Williams

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost

The Tiger by William Blake

# 2 Create your own poem with "tiger sounds"

dog by Valerie Worth

# 3 How does Jack react to the poem dog by Valerie Worth? Create your own poem about a pet.

The Pature by Robert Frost

# 4 After reading The Pature by Robert Frost give your opinion of the poem.

Street Music by Arnold Adoff

The Apple by S. C. Riggs

# 5 Pick a topic and create your own shape poem.

Beef Parts by Andrea Kennedy

The Purple Cow by Gelett Burgess

Link your shape poem to your Love That Dog webpage.

Love That Boy by Walter Dean Myers

# 6 Why does Jack really like Walter Dean Myers poetry?

# 7 What effect does Mr. Myers's visit to the school have on Jack? How do you know?

M/M Poetry Mini Project
J/B Poetry Writing Unit

 

 

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