EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES

Language Arts - Poetry Workshop

Language Arts

The Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework is designed to guide local school district personnel in the development of effective English language arts curricula. Learning in English language arts is recursive. That is, students at every grade level apply similar language skills and concepts as they use increasingly more complex materials. In this way, students build upon and refine their knowledge, gaining sophistication and independence as they grow. Language, Reading and Literature, Composition, and Media are interdependent. Each strand intertwines with and supports the others. Students might at any time read and write, view and discuss, or interpret and perform in order to understand and communicate meaning. Thus, at all grade levels, effective English language arts curriculum units weave together skills and concepts from several strands to support student learning.

Poetry Workshop

The Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework provides learning standards for students in grades 11 - 12.


Genres
This unit includes identifying and comparing key characteristics of literary genres, as designated by a work's subject, theme, style, and time period. Some examples of genres are: science fiction, poetry, drama, British literature, and multicultural literature.

    Analyze: Allegory
The learner will be able to analyze a poem for characteristics of allegory.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Aesthetic Quality
The learner will be able to analyze the aesthetic qualities of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Characteristics
The learner will be able to analyze key characteristics of a variety of genres.
Strand Scope Source
Genre: Analyze Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 10
  
    Analyze: Diction
The learner will be able to analyze the use of diction within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to analyze the use of figurative language within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Figurative Language/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for the purpose of identifying the use of figurative language.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Irony
The learner will be able to analyze the use of irony within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Metaphors
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use metaphors to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Overstatement
The learner will be able to analyze the use of overstatement within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Paradox
The learner will be able to analyze the use of paradox within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Parody
The learner will be able to analyze parody in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Pastoral Description
The learner will be able to analyze pastoral descriptions in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Personification
The learner will be able to analyze personification in poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Satire
The learner will be able to analyze satire in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Symbolism
The learner will be able to analyze symbolism in poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Theme
The learner will be able to analyze the theme in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Analyze: Understatement
The learner will be able to analyze the use of understatement within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Author Choices: Explain
The learner will be able to explain how authors use language to create meaningful text for specific audience groups.
Strand Scope Source
Author Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Author Style/Technique: Literary Element
The learner will be able to analyze the author's use of literary elements.
Strand Scope Source
Author: Style/Technique Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Author: Literary Device/Use/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate an author's use of literary devices to elicit a response in a reader.
Strand Scope Source
Author Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Author: Theme/Main Idea/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize an author's use of theme or main idea.
Strand Scope Source
Author Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Comprehend: Literary/Forms
The learner will be able to understand a variety of literary forms.
Strand Scope Source
Genre: Comprehend/Understand Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry
The learner will be able to read and understand a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry/Emotions
The learner will be able to respond to the emotional power of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
American Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Allegory/Identify
The learner will be able to identify characteristics of allegory in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Alliteration
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use alliteration to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Appropriate Diction
The learner will be able to analyze poetry for appropriateness of diction.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14.6
  
    Poetry: Compare/Rhythm/Rhyme
The learner will be able to compare rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Detail
The learner will be able to identify details from a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Diction/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the use of diction within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Different/Author/Compare
The learner will be able to compare and contrast poetry that is written by different authors.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Discuss
The learner will be able to read and discuss poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Dramatic Structure/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the dramatic structure of a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Evaluate Diction
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for appropriateness of diction.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14.6
  
    Poetry: Figurative Language/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for appropriateness of figurative language.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Figures of Speech
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use figures of speech to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Form/Ballad
The learner will be able to write a ballad.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Form/Heroic Couplet
The learner will be able to recognize a heroic couplet as a form of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Form/Sonnet
The learner will be able to recognize a sonnet as a form of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Forms
The learner will be able to identify different forms of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Generalizations
The learner will be able to form generalizations about a variety of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Graphical Features/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the graphical features in poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Irony/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the use of irony within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Language/Informal/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the variations between language of the poem and informal language of readers.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Literary Devices
The learner will be able to identify literary devices in poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Meaning/Summarize
The learner will be able to summarize the meaning of given poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Meter
The learner will be able to understand how meter affects poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Overstatement/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the use of overstatement within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Paradox/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the use of paradox within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Parody/Identify
The learner will be able to identify parody in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Pastoral Description/Identify
The learner will be able to identify pastoral descriptions in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Pattern
The learner will be able to read and understand patterns from poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Personification/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize how poets use personification.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Poetic Form/Transmit/Identify
The learner will be able to identify how the author uses poetic form to transmit a message or purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Read
The learner will be able to read poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Reflect/Explain
The learner will be able to explain how poems reflect what people do.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Repetition
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use repetition to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Repetition/Effect/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for the purpose of identifying the effect of repetition.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Satire/Identify
The learner will be able to identify satire in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Setting/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the setting of a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Similarities/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the similarities and differences in a variety of poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Similes
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use similes to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Sound
The learner will be able to interpret how the sounds of a poem support the poem's mood.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Speaker Intention
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the methods an author uses to inspire the reader to share his/her emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Speaker/Terminology
The learner will be able to explain how the terminology used in a poem relates to the speaker.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Structure/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze structural elements of poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Poetry: Style
The learner will be able to identify poetic styles.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Theme/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the theme of a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Poetry: Types/Differentiate
The learner will be able to differentiate between different types of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Understatement/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the use of understatement within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Poetry: Verse/Form/Effect/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for the purpose of identifying the effect of verse form.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Rhyme/Rhythm: Message/Convey
The learner will be able to relate how the use of rhyme, rhythm, and sound are used to convey a message.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Rhythm/Rhyme Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Rhyme: Discuss
The learner will be able to read and discuss rhyme.
Strand Scope Source
Rhyme Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Rhyme: Sound Device/Understand
The learner will be able to understand how rhyme functions as a sound device in poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Rhythm/Rhyme Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Rhythm: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use rhythm to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Rhythm/Rhyme Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Word Choice: Senses/Imagery/Mood
The learner will be able to recognize and examine how author's word choice appeals to the senses, creates imagery, suggests mood, and sets tone and provide textual evidence to support understanding.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 15
  
    Elements: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the poetic elements within a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Elements Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Elements: Identify
The learner will be able to identify poetic elements.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Elements Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Elements: Knowledge/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of poetic elements.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Elements Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Poetry: Theme/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of theme in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Story Elements Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  

Information Processing

    Information/Ideas: Style
The learner will be able to determine how information and ideas are affected by style.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Language Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information: Interpretation/Conclude
The learner will be able to use an interpretation of information to draw conclusions.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Interpretation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Information: Interpretation/Decisions
The learner will be able to use an interpretation of information to make decisions.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Interpretation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Organizing Information: Resources/Task
The learner will be able to organize resources to complete a task by a given deadline.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Organization Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Organizing Information: Steps/Task
The learner will be able to create logical steps to complete a task by a given deadline.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Organization Master East Longmeadow High School
  

Language Arts Processes

    Conventions: Use Standard English
The learner will be able to use Standard English conventions for vocabulary and style according to the situation.
Strand Scope Source
Composing: Language Conventions Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Conventions: Use/Dialect/Situation
The learner will be able to use dialect according to the situation.
Strand Scope Source
Composing: Language Conventions Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Language Applications: Share/Ideas
The learner will be able to participate in sharing ideas discovered in print and other media.
Strand Scope Source
Language Applications: General Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Response: Consideration/Reflect
The learner will be able to reflect on a wide range of expressive texts to give the audience an understanding that the response is the result of careful consideration of the material.
Strand Scope Source
Comprehension: Response Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Strategies: Preparation/Purpose
The learner will be able to apply preparation strategies for comprehending meaning by contemplating the purpose of specific sources and their creators.
Strand Scope Source
Comprehension: Strategies/Preparation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Strategies: Tone/Audience/Accommodate
The learner will be able to create texts that aid an audiences comprehension of a principle or theory by adjusting the tone to accommodate the audience.
Strand Scope Source
Composing: Strategies Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Strategies: Voice/Audience/Empathize
The learner will be able to respond to texts in such a way that the audience empathizes with the voice in the text.
Strand Scope Source
Composing: Strategies/Response Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Strategies: Thoughts/Feelings/Audience
The learner will be able to create reflective texts that provide the audience with an understanding of sophisticated thoughts and feelings.
Strand Scope Source
Composing: Strategies Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Strategies: Syntactic
The learner will be able to apply strategies for comprehending meaning by utilizing syntactic systems appropriately.
Strand Scope Source
Comprehension: Strategies Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Aid/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize factors that aid in clear communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Audience
The learner will be able to evaluate the audience to gauge the effectiveness of his/her written and oral communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Audience/Concepts/Explain
The learner will be able to explain frequently used concepts that display a clear sense of audience.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Concepts/Characteristics
The learner will be able to explain frequently used concepts and recognize characteristics that distinguish them.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Factors/Recognize/Aid
The learner will be able to recognize factors that aid or hinder the clarity of communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Ideas/Concepts/Organize
The learner will be able to explain frequently used concepts that provide organization for ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Interfere/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize factors that interfere with clear communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Own Words/Concepts
The learner will be able to use one's own words to explain new concepts.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to arrange information in a clear and coherent manner in preparation for effective communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to utilize a variety of voices in speaking and writing to add emphasis and power to key points.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to utilize effective skills and a unique style to communicate through speaking or writing.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the speaking and writing mediums in different situations, and for various audiences and purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Communication: Personal Experience
The learner will be able to apply personal knowledge to a topic to prepare for writing, speaking, listening, or viewing.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  

Reading Operations
This unit includes constructing meaning from fiction and non-fiction selections at comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and judgment levels of understanding. It includes skills which address identifying, discussing, and comparing both concrete and abstract elements of selections (setting, plot, characterization, genre, historical period, theme, tone, moral message, and psychological and political implications).