Curriculum Unit
Jennifer Frasher
Visualization and Verbalization – Ekphrasis Employed
Author
KEY LEARNING, ENDURING UNDERSTANDING, ETC.
Comprehension and Written Expression can be significantly improved through the skills of visualization and verbalization. Learning fundamentals of poetry can provide a unique opportunity to interact with language to improve these skills, from a phonetic level to a figurative level. Students’ connection to poetry can be enhanced through the interaction of art and poetry known as Ekphrasis.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) for the UNIT
How can the skills of visualization and verbalization for comprehension and writing skills be improved by interactions with poetry and art?
CONCEPT A CONCEPT B CONCEPT C
Visualization
Verbalization
Phonics and Poetry
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS A ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS B ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS C
How can we create strong mental images from written works, particularly poetry?
How can we use works of art and other art forms to inspire effective and vivid word choice?
How do phonics function to inform word choice in poetry?
What are universal traits of poetry?
What are some basic forms for poems?
VOCABULARY A VOCABULARY B VOCABULARY C
Visualization Student terms:
Imagery Imagine
Schema Make a picture in
your mind.
Verbalization
Figurative Language
Simile / Metaphor
Syllabification
Onset and Rime
Ekphrasis
Rhyme/Rime
Rhythm
Haiku / Tanka / Concrete
Lyric / Narrative / Dramatic
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/MATERIAL/TEXT/FILM/RESOURCES
Online poetry sites
A Poetry Speaks Experience Books and CDs
Online art sites
Artist in residence programs and other community art programs in your area.