Grades 1–5
Poetry
VideosYou will learn how to use sound words (onomatopoeia) to describe emotions.
Note: This lesson was originally shared by Molly Sprayregan, 826CHI. In the video, Denise Ervin from 826michigan, walks students through the lesson and writes alongside them.
This social-emotional learning writing prompt comes from Feeling Words & Healing Words: A Poetry Journey. You can access the full writing unit here.
STEP 1
Start by watching the video. Then, answer this question in your writing journal: “Have you ever read something with sound effect words spelled out before? In what kind of text have you seen these words?”
STEP 2
The word onomatopoeia (on-o-mot-o-pee-a) is a ginormous word that means something simple: sound effects. Words like boom, bang, slam, and slurp are all examples of onomatopoeia. On page 1 of the What Do Feelings Sound Like?—Handouts, write down the examples of onomatopoeia from the video and then jot down 4 more in...
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