Cinematic Poetry
Source: www.remc11.k12.mi.us
Topic: Poetry
Sort Desciption: Poetry is a genre of literature that students are expected to read in eighth grade ... must immerse themselves in the language and images of the poetry. ...
Content Inside: Cinematic Poetry 1 Best Practices of Technology Integration Title: Cinematic Poetry Subject(s): Language Arts Intended Grade Level(s): 8 Description: Students will develop an Avid Cinema presentation to creatively communicate a poem to classmates. Poetry is a genre of literature that students are expected to read in eighth grade language arts. Utilizing this lesson enables students to experience poetry in a way that is highly motivating while learning and practicing useful, oral interpretation skills. Narrative: Poetry is a genre that seems out of students reach. In order to understand most poems, students must immerse themselves in the language and images of the poetry. Teaching an understanding of and motivation for this genre, may seem overwhelming. However, with the use of technology this is attainable. Using Avid Cinema is a means to creatively communicate poetry in the classroom. In order for students to complete the project they must be able to use different voices in oral communication to entertain their audience, respond thoughtfully to poetry, and use technology for creative expression and communication of ideas—all of which are language arts benchmarks that would otherwise not be met. This project meets curriculum goals in speaking/listening and reading. Avid Cinema enables students to be creative and have fun with this otherwise “unreachable” genre. Students will develop an Avid Cinema presentation to creatively communicate a poem to their classmates. The following questions can be used to give focus to the lesson: • Does the project convey the poems meaning in a clear and creative manner? • Can the students be understood? Do they show expression and meaning in the reading of the poem? • Is the movie at least one minute long per person in the group? • Did each student write a thoughtful response to the poem? I expect this project to impact students interest in poetry in a positive manner. The enthusiasm exhibited by the stude ...
cinematic poetry