We began our Poetry Unit last week. Using the ideas of Georgia Heard, we are looking at digging deeper, beyond the average "Soccer is my favourite sport" or "My dog" poems. We are looking at identifying the things that matter.
7A - Where Does Poetry Hide?
emotions, feelings, thoughts, books, films, quotes, speeches, opinions, riddles, songs, experiences, memories, religious beliefs, nature, personality, yelling, laughter, happiness, anger, sadness, loss, weakness, secrets, fear
Students then "mapped their heart" to identify people/things/experiences that truly matter to them. This Heart Map is to be kept in each student's binder as a reference during this unit. This is an idea generator.
Guiding Questions:
What has affected you? What memories, moments, people, animals, objects, books, fears, scars, friends, siblings, parents, grandparents, teachers, other people, journeys, dreams, crushes, relationships, comforts, learning experiences?
What people have been important to you?
What are some experiences or events that you will never forget?
What happy or sad memories do you have?
What secrets have you kept in your heart?
What small things or objects are important to you?
What do you keep outside your heart?
