Original PromptSomeday I’m going to have a store
With a shiny glass top table and gold cushioned chairs
With a shelf and millions of freezers
And pails of ice cream and a sign above the door.
There’ll be ice cream cakes with lots of icing
Many kinds of cones and sprinkles
There is whipped cream and snow cones
Milkshakes, cheesecake and many dips
There are loads of ice cream flavors and ice cream sandwiches
I’ll scoop the ice cream and wipe the counter
And wash the golden floor and take in the money.
It w...
This learning resource is designed to guide students in composing an original descriptive poem about their dream store. The lesson begins with analyzing a model poem, focusing on sensory details including sight, sound, and smell to enrich their own writing. Students will utilize various graphic organizers to plan their poem, including sections for store items, furniture, customer actions, and an extensive word bank filled with descriptive adjectives. The lesson is divided into three parts:
1. **Opening Lines** - Students draft the first stanza by envisioning the type of store they would like to own, using prompts to inspire descriptive imagery.
2. **Inventory and Stanza Construction** - In the second part, students list items they will sell within their store, using a structured approach to build their stanzas creatively.
3. **Shopkeeper's Role** - Finally, students describe their interactions as the shopkeeper, focusing on actions and greetings. The lesson includes a rhyme challenge to enhance poetic creativity, encouraging students to play with sound patterns in their writing.