After we wrote paragraphs about nouns we love, we switched gears to poetry about nouns we love! We focused on romantic odes, which shows love and appreciation and is a tribute to the subject matter. I loved reading about what my students loved most!
Step 1: We chose a person, place, or thing to write about.
Step 2: We brainstormed through lists, spider maps, or any other visual aid we wanted to use to get phrases and words down that would help us write our poems.
Step 3: We spent about 20-30 minutes writing the ode.
Step 4: Peer editing! Students went outside to read their odes to each other, and gave each other feedback on any improvements or compliments.
Enjoy these samples from across the grades!
My Dogs, by Grayson (5th grade)
Dear Raider and Joplin,
How you are so cute.
Whenver you talk to me,
You are such a hoot.
Oh Raider and Joplin!
Girl and boy
Whenever you're in the room,
You fill me with joy!
And on the darkest nights,
You'll lie with me in bed.
Draining out all of the
Sadness and dread.
So Raider and Joplin,
You're beautiful as art.
And you both forever
Will have a place in my heart.
Elephants
By Acey (5th grade)
Oh, my dear Elephants,
How gentle you are!
You remember things very well,
Like a thing from afar!
Elephants, sweet Elephants,
What big floppy ears you have!
I see you in large zoos,
When I see you I laugh!
How softly you nuzzle my hand,
You live in a very dry land!
You love having fun,
Right in the sun!
Oh sweet Elephants,
You are oh so kind,
I love how respectful you are,
You have a great mind!
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