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Colorful Poetry

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Theme:	Using Color Words and the Five Senses, Write Similes to Create a Poem
Grades:	3 - 5
Subject:	Reading and Language Arts
Duration:	60-70 minutes
Standards & Goals:	New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards 3.2A – Draft writing in a selected genre with structure according to the intended messages and purpose for writing 3.2B – Write a descriptive piece and present and discuss writing with other students 3.2D – Write to express thoughts and ideas Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
Objectives:	Students will: Use their five senses to describe an object Understand and create mental imagery using sensory words related to colors Write simple poems using similes

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