CERCA Slides by Grade
Grade 3: Piano Playing
Write a poem about an activity that brings you joy. (CCSS.RL.3.1-3.5; CCSS.W.3.4)
Grade 4: Love
Write a poem of appreciation to a parent, caregiver, or another important adult. (CCSS.RL.4.1-4.4; CCSS.W.4.3)
Grade 5: My Mother's White Rice
Using sensory words and details, write a poem about a food or meal that reminds you of home. (CCSS.RL.5.1-5.4; CCSS.W.5.3)
Grade 6: My Pa
Write a poem about an adult who means a lot to you. Use descriptive details to help the reader get to know this person. (CCSS.RL.6.1-6.5; CCSS.W.6.3)
Grade 7: Those Winter Sundays
Write a poem about someone who has affected your life in a positive way, but who might not be aware of their impact. Use descriptive, sensory details to show this person's impact. (CCSS.RL.7.1-7.4; CCSS.W.7.3)
Grade 8: Colorful Feast
Write a poem about a meal or type of food that is important to your identity. Use sensory language and descriptive details to convey your message. (CCSS.RL.8.1-8.4; CCSS.W.8.3)
Grade 9: Hanging Fire
Write a free verse poem about how it feels to be a teenager. Include a refrain and vivid, sensory language. (CCSS.RL.9-10.4; CCSS.W.9-10.3)
Grade 10: December, 1919
Write a poem capturing a feeling of loss or describing a challenge that you faced. Write in first person, and use vivid, sensory language to describe your feelings.(CCSS.RL.9-10.4; CCSS.W.9-10.3)
Grade 11: The Reflection
Using sensory details and descriptive language, write a poem that reflects upon present and past versions of yourself. (CCSS.RL.11-12.5; CCSS.W.11-12.3)
Grade 12: Duty
Write a poem about a family story or event that you do not remember, but have learned about through others’ eyes. Use sensory language to convey what you have heard. (CCSS.RL.11-12.4; CCSS.W.11-12.3)
