The Sound of Words: An Introduction to Poetry

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 09.04.08

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Overview
  2. Rationale
  3. Poem Selections and Background
  4. Objectives
  5. Strategies
  6. Classroom Activities
  7. Standards
  8. Annotated Bibliography
  9. Notes

The Sound Within: An Exploration of Prosodic Elements in Poetry

Cheree Marie Charmello

Published September 2009

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Standards

(Pennsylvania Communication Standardsand Eligible Content)

There are eight categories from which Communication standards are derived. These skill sets are expounded upon in great detail and are sequentially based on grade level. The details of each standard are known as Eligible Content.

Learning to Read Independently

Purposes for Reading Word Recognition Skills Vocabulary Development Comprehension and Interpretation Fluency

Use knowledge of phonics, word analysis (e.g., root words, prefixes and suffixes), syllabication, picture and context clues to decode and understand new words during reading.

Use knowledge of phonics, syllabication, prefixes, suffixes, the dictionary or context clues to decode and understand new words during reading. Use these words accurately in writing and speaking.

Reading Critically in All Content Areas

Detail Inferences Fact from opinion Comparison Analysis and Evaluation

Reading, Analyzing and InterpretingLiterature

Literary Elements Literary Devices Poetry Drama

Types of Writing

Narrative Informational Persuasive

Quality of Writing

Focus Content Organization Style Conventions

Speaking and Listening

Listening Skills Speaking Skills Discussion Presentation

Characteristics and Function of the EnglishLanguage

Word Origins Variations Application

Research

Selection Location of Information Organization

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