Grade 4 Unit 4 The Wonder of Poetry
The Wonder of Poetry invites your child to explore the rich world of poetic expression while strengthening their language arts skills. This engaging unit introduces a variety of poetry styles, including Acrostic, Diamante, Haiku, and many more, offering a well-rounded understanding of different poetic forms.
Throughout the unit, your child can write their own poems, refine their writing through proofreading and editing, and explore literary devices, oral language strategies, and grammar. Poetry memorization is also encouraged, allowing you to share and recite your favourite poems together, deepening the connection between you and your child.
To support learning across core subjects, this unit also includes two Special Investigations in Science and Social Studies. These optional explorations provide meaningful academic extensions, ideal for families who report learning or simply want to keep curiosity alive. In Science, your child will dive into the “Energy Relay Race,” an interactive activity exploring energy transfer. In Social Studies, the “What Are Demographics?” mini-project introduces key concepts in an age-appropriate way, setting the stage for deeper studies in later grades.
"The Wonder of Poetry" is more than just a unit—it's a journey into the beauty of words, self-expression, and creative exploration.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Poetry
Learning Standards
Concept: Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.
Connections: Your child will be exploring various poetry styles, and learning to write their own poems to express themselves in the world. This will culminate in an independent project, a valuable opportunity for your child to apply their poetry skills and creativity. This unit covers the following poetry styles:
- Acrostic
- Diamante
- Concrete
- Clerihew
- Cinquain
- Alliteration
- Limerick
- Exaggeration
- Free Verse
- Haiku
- Onomatopoeia
- Sonnet
Math
Concept: Analyzing and interpreting experiments in data probability develops an understanding of chance.
Connection: Your child will work on these skills in their Grade 4 math workbook and through math probability dice games.
Science
Concept: Energy can be transformed.
Connections: Your child will participate in an activity called ‘Energy Relay Race.’
Social Studies
Concept: Demographic changes in North America created shifts in economic and political power.
Connection: Your child will engage in a mini-project to understand the demographics of their chosen group.