1st Grade Poetry Interactive Videos

Explore the fundamental concepts of figurative language, focusing on similes, metaphors, and personification. Gain the ability to identify various types of figurative language and understand their role in creating vivid imagery and evoking emotions.

Explore the intricate world of poetry by analyzing its core elements and literary devices. Learners will develop skills to identify and understand these devices, enhancing their ability to interpret and comprehend poetic texts effectively.

Explore the realm of rhyming by examining sound patterns and phonetic listening through everyday language examples. Learners will enhance their ability to identify rhyming words, recognize sound patterns, and creatively express these concepts in poems and songs.

Comprehensive strategies for mastering reading comprehension are detailed through techniques applicable in pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading phases across various genres. Learners will enhance skills in text previewing, note-taking, and utilizing text evidence to boost reading comprehension and test performance.

Explore various types of poetry, including lyrical, free verse, narrative, concrete, and acrostic poetry, through engaging examples. Gain the ability to identify, describe, and craft these poetic forms, enhancing appreciation and application of literature.

Students will identify purposes authors have in writing, categorized as persuade, inform, and entertain, using the "P.I.E." acronym. This process will enhance students' comprehension and critical thinking skills by enabling them to recognize these purposes across various texts.

Young learners enhance their phonemic awareness by identifying rhyming words. By completing the learning process, children strengthen their ability to recognize and produce rhyming sounds, which is crucial for reading and language development.

Exercises focus on exploring sound patterns and phonemic awareness to teach the basics of rhyming and word families. Learners will enhance their skills in identifying rhyming words and patterns, contributing to a strong foundation in language arts skills.

Investigating the concept of rhyming words is key to understanding their importance in language learning. Learners will identify rhyming patterns, comprehend sound similarities, and apply these concepts to enhance foundational literacy skills.

Explore the unique features of American Sign Language (ASL) poetry and literature, such as visual patterns and ABC stories. Gain insights into the recognition of ASL as an academic language, investigate key events like the Gallaudet University protest, and understand themes central to Deaf culture and experiences.

Explore the fundamental aspects of poetic expression, including structure, tone, and rhythm. Identify various poetry forms, understand the role of poets, and examine the impact of poetic devices in literary works.

Introduce first graders to the fundamental elements of poetry, focusing on rhyme, repetition, and alliteration. By the end of the session, learners will be able to identify these elements in poems, enhancing their appreciation for poetic expressions.