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Clerihew... the poem about you
Track # 150989
Annotations by:  Jim Fossett
 
 Track Category
Grade(s):
Middle (5-9)
Subjects(s):
Language Arts
Last Modified:
Sep 21, 2007
Format:
Extended learning
 Track Description

INTRODUCTION:
The year is 1890. The place, a chemistry lecture hall in England. You, Edmund Clerihew Bentley, and several other 16 year olds happen to be bored. Then inspiration gives you a great idea… Clerihew!

TASK:
+Organize a group of 4 bored students, including you. (boredom not mandatory)
+Find out what Clerihew is
+If it’s contagious (not really)
+How to create a Clerihew.
+Each team member creates their own Clerihew about themselves, and one about a famous person they have read about.
+Compile Clerihews into a book of poetry
+Print

PROCESS:
+Find 4 other students and write your names on a piece of paper with “Clerihew Group” as the title.
+Visit the web links explaining Clerihew and discuss within your group
+Each member will then compose their Clerihew & a Clerihew of a famous person.
+The group will share out their poetry and help each other with any necessary editing.
+Type Clerihews into a document and print
-Must have: ^Title page with “Clerihew,” all group member’s names & date

EVALUATION:
+See Clerihew Rubric Link
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