Writing+-+Dear+Earth+Poetry


 * Lesson Plan Title: Writing - Dear Earth Poetry**


 * Grade(s) Suggested:** 1-5


 * Content Areas:** Writing

Students will write at least one poem after listening to a book of poems.
 * General Objectives:**

**Time Required:** 30 min. minimum.


 * Required Materials:** __Dear World__ by: Takayo Noda


 * Procedure:**

1. Read __Dear World__ to students. 2. Point out the different physical layout of the poems. 3. Ask, "What is your favorite thing to look at in nature?" 4. Take students outside on a nice day and have them write poems titled, 'Dear Earth.'


 * Closure:**

Have students share poems they have written.


 * Assessment Based On Objectives: **

Completion of students' poems