Lesson #4

Date: 11/12/2021 Teacher’s Name: Ms. Alexander

Subject: English Language Arts Grade level: 9th grade

Learning Segment Topic: Celebrating YOU. Piecing together skills of poetry, short stories,
and artwork with the outcome of a zine that is all about you.

Length of each lesson: 50 minutes

Central Focus: Students will focus on working on a new version of poetry for their “Zine”
which is called “Name Poetry”. This will give students the opportunity to write poetry that
celebrates them in a different style. Students will work in groups to complete assignments on
looking at the similarities and differences of two versions of “Name Poetry” but they will
eventually write their own and share out with a group while responding to discussion
questions. This will encourage students to be better speakers and give better feedback.

Essential Question(s): Why is name poetry interesting? When could you write a name poem?

Learning Standard: 9-10W4:

Create a poem, story, play, artwork, or other response to a text, author, theme or personal experience;
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of techniques and genres. Explain divergences
from the original when appropriate.

Pre-Assessment: Students will have prior experience writing in complete sentences and
working in groups while giving each other feedback. Students will also be given “how to”
outlines so they know what to do when writing.
Differentiation:
For ELL students: These students will be given worksheets with vocabulary in their native
language with the following translations.

For blind or visually impaired students: Students will be paired with a buddy to read aloud
to them and answer the questions with them.

Students with dyslexia: will also be given a buddy to help read aloud to them and answer the
questions with them.

For students with ADD/ADHD/students who learn kinesthetically: Students will be placed to
work at a standing desk area if needed so they will have a better opportunity to focus on
standing without having foot movement.
Academic Language Functions:
Analyze the important words you are giving and why they might be important to the
texts we will be reading.
Defining different vocabulary words

Day 4:

Learning Objectives: Assessments:

Students will be able to define Poem: V.1, V.2 with directions
name poetry as well as be able to on How to.
make comparisons of two name
Worksheet: Venn Diagram
poems with the same goal.
Students will also be able to
discuss their poems in groups.

Vocabulary:
Name Poetry: A name poem is a prescribed way for people to introduce themselves to others.
The author is able to share characteristics, thoughts, emotions, and dreams.

Procedure:
Anticipatory Set: 5 minutes
1. Ask students if they have ever heard of a name poem before.
a. Ask them what they might think it is about.
b. Come up with a class definition of “Name Poetry”
Initial Phase: 20 minutes
1. Hand out 2 different versions of the Name Poem
2. Have students fill out a Venn diagram of the similarities and differences of the poems.
3. Students will then share what they found with a partner.
4. Ask students to share out to the class:
a. What makes these poems similar?
b. What makes these poems different?
c. How are these poems different from “I am” poetry?
5. Come up with a class definition of Name Poems.
Middle Phase: 20 minutes
 1. Students will work on creating a name poem
a. Students will be creating a name poem using version 1
b. Students will then work in groups of four to answer the questions:
i. How did you decide what words you wanted to use in your poem?
ii. Which part of your poem was most important to you?
iii. How long did it take you to write this poem?
iv. Would you have rather used a different name poem template?
Concluding Phase: 5 minutes
1. Quiz review:
a. Call out students to respond to definitions of words
i. Remind them that the definition does not have to be word for word but
must make sense in their own words.
Follow up (homework):
Prepping for a quiz the next day on poetic terms and definitions.
Writing name poem using version 2 due friday
Materials: Poems, notebooks, worksheets, pen/pencil.
Version 1:

Brooke

It means outgoing, smart, crazy

It is the number 19
It is like a hot burning sun
It is summers in Maine
It is the memory of Leah
Who taught me laughter and acceptance
When she cared about me
My name is Brooke
It means that I will never give up
and I will always follow my dreams
Version 2:

How to write a name poem:

Use your first name and middle name OR last name depending on the length.
Come up with a vocabulary word that uses the given letter in your name.
After putting a comma and explaining why that word describes you.

B: Bold, I forge my own paths and try to stand out.

R: Rare, my friendship is worthy and important.
O: Open-minded, I am here to listen to new ideas and learn new things.
O: Original, I am different in my ideas and creative process.
K: Kind, I have a good heart and I am loving to all.
E: Entertaining, I am fun and crazy to be around.

A: Affectionate, I am loving to all of those around me, I love a good hug.

N: Nice, I try to add kindness to my everyday life.
N: Neat, I try to keep organized.
E: Endearing, I am easily lovable and easily let people into my life.
Name:_________________ Date:________
Version 1 Version 2