Draw-Write+Poem

 **Draw-Write Poem **  I chose this strategy because I want my students to be exposed to poetry and to be able to make connections to poems. 
 * Rationale:**

This strategy has been implemented in my second grade special education classroom.
 * Courses Implemented:**

**Diverse Learners:** The students are allowed to use creativity and their background knowledge to help them connect to the poem. There are visuals to assist the students when thinking about what to write about the poem.  
 * Procedure:**
 * The students get a poem and we read it aloud.
 * The students draw a picture of what they think the poem is about on the same sheet of paper.
 * The students make a connection to the poem or write about what the poem is talking about.
 * The students are asked to share their interpretation of the poem with the class.

**Potential Issues:** Students may not be able to make connections to the poems because of lack of background knowledge. Some students may not understand what the message in the poem is making it more difficult for them to make connections.

Walther, M. (2009, March 19-21). //Ignite, excite, and write, write, write! Morning messages, mentored text, mini lessons, and more!// Paper presented at the Illinois Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
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