Onomatopoeia poem assignment
Students explore different poems written about sports by reading and listening, looking closely at the use of onomatopoeia in each piece. After a discussion of the poems, students view a segment of a sporting event and generate a list of sounds used in that event. Using their lists as a springboard, students then create their own onomatopoeic sports poems, draw accompanying illustrations, and compile their work in a flip book. Finally, students present their flip books to the class. Show
Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices (Fletcher) In his book Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices, Ralph Fletcher notes that male students are often disengaged and disenfranchised in the writing classroom. He believes that boys "get an unfriendly response from their teachers when they try to write about high-interest boy topics," which, according to Fletcher's research, include "teams, sports, and the confidence they get from sports" and "activity with their fathers [such as] sporting events." Giving them the choice to write about such topics can create an environment that will engage male writers. Additionally, Fletcher believes that we can further engage male students by incorporating drawing into writing activities. Brain research shows that girls' brains are more verbal, whereas boys are more spatial. Fletcher notes, "allowing boys to draw while writing will make it more fun and help them feel invested." Further Reading
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