Krystle KoesterJune 19, 20076th Grade

Communication Arts

Poetry – Autobiographical Poem

Goals and Objectives:

  1. Students will be able to write a soundtrack for their life in correct paragraph format.
  2. Students will be able to identify different types of figurative language throughout the paper.
  3. Students will be exposed to the functions of digital photography.

Connections:

WR:2:D – Compose text using precise and vivid language, writing techniques, such as figurative language, sensory detail and purposeful dialogue.

WR:2:A – Compose text showing awareness of audience, and choosing a form appropriate to topic and specific audience.

Tech. – NETS Standard 1: Basic operations and concepts.

Activity:

  • Students write their Soundtrack to Life first writing on their own paper, then typing them on Word.
  • The Project Requirements
  1. Choose at least five songs that represent you at various stages of your life. You can use pivotal moments or break it up into three year increments – whatever seems logical to your life. The songs should be representative of you, not just favorite songs from your life – although, it is possible that those are one and the same
  2. For each of your five songs, compose a paragraph explaining its relationship to your life. Make sure you include song title, artist, and main idea for each song, in addition to supporting information that explains the song’s relationship to your life. Also include a concluding sentence that sums up your main idea. Be sure to revise and edit your final work!
  3. Create a title for your soundtrack – be as creative as you can! “Betsie’s Life”, for example, is neither interesting nor meaningful.

If time permits in the class schedule, you will also be asked to do the following:

3. Present your soundtrack to the class. In your presentation explain your title, list your songs, choose one song (with classroom-appropriate lyrics) from your soundtrack to play, and discuss its relationship to your life. Why does it have an impact on your life?

4. Design a CD cover for your soundtrack. The cover should be a CD-case size and should include both a front and a back cover listing the soundtrack title and the titles and artists of the songs. It must include a photo taken from the digital camera in class. It should also include appropriate graphics.

  • Print, mount to tag board or construction paper, and laminate.
  • Display at Open House and parent-teacher conferences.