Illustration Elements
Illustration Éléments
Context
The class had previously worked on constructing Found Poems and using figurative language to engage audience. In this task, students were asked to work collaboratively to draft a Found Poem from a guide to recycling. They were asked to make a list of possible words and phrases from a brochure about recycling, and then develop their poem by keeping the words and phrases that best conveyed the tone and mood they hoped to achieve. They were provided with a graphic organizer to use to outline the purpose, audience, and an effective location to post their poems.
Illustration
Activity
They worked collaboratively in small groups to develop their poem.
Student Reflection Videos
Students gathered in groups to share and discuss the strengths of each poem and provide feedback. Many students, including those pictured and on the video, decided that they wanted to construct a new poem integrating each others’ ideas. Students were invited to reflect on that collaborative process.
I can confidently interact and build relationships with other group members to further shared goals.
I can identify and apply roles and strategies to facilitate group work. I draw on past experiences to negotiate and develop group processes. I am an active listener and speaker — I share my ideas and try to connect them with others’ ideas, I ask clarifying questions and check for understanding when appropriate, and I test my ideas with others and consider their input. I help solve conflicts or challenges as they arise. I recognize how the contributions of myself and others complement each other. I can co-plan and adjust our plan according to our group’s purpose.
I can gather and combine new evidence with what I already know to develop reasoned conclusions, judgments, or plans.
I can use what I know and observe to identify problems and ask questions. I explore and engage with materials and sources. I can develop or adapt criteria, check information, assess my thinking, and develop reasoned conclusions, judgments, or plans. I consider more than one way to proceed and make choices based on my reasoning and what I am trying to do. I can assess my own efforts and experiences and identify new goals. I give, receive, and act on constructive feedback.