Playful Prose and Poems
Creative writing sessions that merge prose and poetry for dynamic expression.
Description : Creative writing sessions blend prose and poetry, encouraging students to experiment with language, rhythm, and structure as they express their ideas in diverse and innovative ways.
Category : English
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Foundations of Language Fun
Section 1: Discovering the Alphabet
- Lesson 1: Exploring Letters
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring Letters
- Lesson 2: Letter Sounds and Rhymes
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Letter Sounds and Rhymes
Section 2: Building Simple Words
- Lesson 1: Forming Fun Words
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Forming Fun Words
- Lesson 2: Playing with Word Combinations
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Playing with Word Combinations
Section 3: Constructing Short Sentences
- Lesson 1: Sentence Building Basics
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Sentence Building Basics
- Lesson 2: Punctuation and Pauses
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Punctuation and Pauses
Section 4: Exploring Rhythmic Writing
- Lesson 1: Clapping Out Words
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Clapping Out Words
- Lesson 2: Finding the Beat in Sentences
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Finding the Beat in Sentences
Section 5: Fun with Language Sound Games
- Lesson 1: Alliteration Adventures
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Alliteration Adventures
- Lesson 2: Tongue Twister Time
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Tongue Twister Time
Module 2: Exploring Rhythm and Rhyme
Section 1: Introduction to Rhythm
- Lesson 1: Discovering Rhythmic Words
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering Rhythmic Words
- Lesson 2: Hands-on Clapping Rhythms
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Hands-on Clapping Rhythms
Section 2: Rhyming Fun
- Lesson 1: Finding Word Rhymes
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Finding Word Rhymes
- Lesson 2: Creating Rhyming Pairs
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating Rhyming Pairs
Section 3: Playing with Rhyming Phrases
- Lesson 1: Matching Rhymes in Sentences
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Matching Rhymes in Sentences
- Lesson 2: Inventing Simple Rhyming Verses
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Inventing Simple Rhyming Verses
Section 4: Rhythm in Storytelling
- Lesson 1: Finding Rhythm in Narratives
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Finding Rhythm in Narratives
- Lesson 2: Writing with a Steady Beat
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Writing with a Steady Beat
Section 5: Creative Sound Play
- Lesson 1: Using Sound Effects in Writing
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Using Sound Effects in Writing
- Lesson 2: Creating a Sound Palette
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating a Sound Palette
Module 3: Prose Play and Expression
Section 1: Telling Simple Stories
- Lesson 1: Beginning with a Story Idea
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Beginning with a Story Idea
- Lesson 2: Sequencing Events
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sequencing Events
Section 2: Character Creations
- Lesson 1: Creating Fun Characters
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating Fun Characters
- Lesson 2: Describing Characters in Words
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Describing Characters in Words
Section 3: Setting the Scene
- Lesson 1: Choosing a Place for the Story
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Choosing a Place for the Story
- Lesson 2: Adding Details with Simple Descriptions
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Adding Details with Simple Descriptions
Section 4: Dialogue and Action
- Lesson 1: Writing Simple Conversations
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Writing Simple Conversations
- Lesson 2: Action Words in Stories
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Action Words in Stories
Section 5: Story Revision Basics
- Lesson 1: Reading Your Story Aloud
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Reading Your Story Aloud
- Lesson 2: Simple Edits for Clarity
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simple Edits for Clarity
Module 4: Adventures in Poetry
Section 1: Introduction to Poetry
- Lesson 1: What Is a Poem?
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is a Poem?
- Lesson 2: Exploring Poetic Language
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Poetic Language
Section 2: Imagery in Poems
- Lesson 1: Using Sensory Words
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Using Sensory Words
- Lesson 2: Painting Pictures with Words
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Painting Pictures with Words
Section 3: Simple Poetic Forms
- Lesson 1: Acrostic Poems
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Acrostic Poems
- Lesson 2: Shape Poems
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Shape Poems
Section 4: Rhythm and Flow in Poetry
- Lesson 1: Finding a Poetic Beat
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Finding a Poetic Beat
- Lesson 2: Reading Poems with Expression
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Reading Poems with Expression
Section 5: Creating Your Own Poems
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Poetic Ideas
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Brainstorming Poetic Ideas
- Lesson 2: Writing a Class Poem Together
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Writing a Class Poem Together
Module 5: Expressing Creative Ideas
Section 1: Mix and Match Writing
- Lesson 1: Combining Prose and Poetry
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Combining Prose and Poetry
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Style
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Style
Section 2: Descriptive Writing
- Lesson 1: Using Adjectives and Adverbs
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Using Adjectives and Adverbs
- Lesson 2: Creating Vivid Images
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating Vivid Images
Section 3: Writing with Emotions
- Lesson 1: Expressing Feelings in Words
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Expressing Feelings in Words
- Lesson 2: Sharing Stories Through Emotions
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sharing Stories Through Emotions
Section 4: Revising and Polishing
- Lesson 1: Self-Editing for Clarity
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Self-Editing for Clarity
- Lesson 2: Peer Sharing and Feedback
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Peer Sharing and Feedback
Section 5: Celebrating Your Writing
- Lesson 1: Preparing a Class Recital
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing a Class Recital
- Lesson 2: Sharing Your Work with an Audience
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing Your Work with an Audience