Question 1

All of the following forms of poetry are appropriate to use when encouraging young children to write poetry except:&#10;A) &#34;I wish&#8230;&#34; poems&#10;B) Color Poems&#10;C) &#34;If I were&#8230;&#34; poems&#10;D) Haiku

Accepted Answer

Haiku, a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, may be too structured and challenging for young children to follow when first encouraged to write poetry. The other options offer more flexibility and encourage imaginative thinking without strict syllabic constraints.

Question 2

_______________ is a primary source from which poetry is born.&#10;A) Webbing&#10;B) Reading&#10;C) Sculpting&#10;D) Imagery

Accepted Answer

Imagery is a primary source from which poetry is born, as it involves the use of vivid and descriptive language to create pictures in the reader's mind, a fundamental aspect of poetry.

Question 3

Brainstorming and webbing are ____________________ techniques.&#10;A) structured&#10;B) colorful&#10;C) planning&#10;D) final

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming and webbing are planning techniques used to organize ideas and plan tasks or projects, allowing for the exploration of concepts and the structuring of thoughts.

Question 4

The following people probably possess which type of intelligence?
Charles Dickens, Pat Conroy, Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes

A) linguistic intelligence
B) mathematical intelligence
C) intrapersonal intelligence
D) naturalist intelligence

Accepted Answer

These individuals are all renowned writers, indicating they have a strong command of language and expression, which is characteristic of linguistic intelligence.

Question 5

After implementing an interdisciplinary unit and then changing it to possibly use the unit &#9;again the next year, it is most important to:&#10;A) ask your principal for suggestions.&#10;B) assess at the needs and developmental levels of your children at the time.&#10;C) ask the students.&#10;D) keep the lesson the same.

Accepted Answer

The most important factor to consider when deciding whether to reuse an interdisciplinary unit is assessing the needs and developmental levels of the students at that time. This ensures that the curriculum remains relevant and appropriately challenging for the current group of students.

Question 6

Under a blue sky&#10;Cool grass beneath where I sit&#10;I'm watching for you.&#10;This poem is an example of a(n):&#10;A) Sonnet&#10;B) &#34;I wish&#8230;&#34;&#10;C) Haiku&#10;D) Cumulative

Accepted Answer

This poem is an example of a Haiku, a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

Question 7

Planning a unit and using webbing as a creative process is a lot like:&#10;A) the creative process in working with the arts.&#10;B) singing a song.&#10;C) making a very structured model to follow.&#10;D) thinking scientifically.

Accepted Answer

Webbing, as a creative process in planning a unit, is similar to the creative process in working with the arts because both involve exploring connections, brainstorming ideas, and organizing thoughts in a flexible and creative manner, unlike the structured approach of making models or the methodical approach of scientific thinking.

Question 8

__________________ are mainly used to tell stories and communicate ideas, while presenting an interesting art form.&#10;A) Journals&#10;B) Lyrics&#10;C) Colorful drawings&#10;D) Hieroglyphics

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics are a form of writing that uses pictures to represent words or ideas. They are often used to tell stories and communicate ideas, and they can also be used to create beautiful works of art.

Question 9

When reading poetry to children:&#10;A) select poetry written only by adults.&#10;B) write them on charts and hang them around the room.&#10;C) select poetry that is very abstract.&#10;D) do not select poetry that will allow the children to imagine themselves as the subject.

Accepted Answer

Writing poetry on charts and hanging them around the room can create a visually stimulating environment that encourages children to engage with the poetry. It makes the poems accessible and can spark interest in reading and discussing them.

Question 10

When choosing excellent literature for children, you should consider all of the following except:&#10;A) books that involve direct conversation between story characters.&#10;B) books that have an elaborate and lengthy plot.&#10;C) books that have a climax that leaves children feeling resolved and satisfied.&#10;D) books that have a limited number of main characters.

Accepted Answer

Books for children should be engaging and understandable. An elaborate and lengthy plot can be too complex for children, making it less suitable for them compared to books with simpler, more direct narratives.

Question 11

According to your textbook there are specific steps teachers and children go through when planning a unit that links the arts and literature. This process is usually called &#34;Linking the Arts Through Literature: An Interdisciplinary Unit.&#34; List these steps and give a brief example of what happens during each step of the process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to your textbook there are specific...

Deck 8: Planning for Literature