Planning Your Week
S 9/16: No Red Ink practice with capitalization and quotes.
W 9/19: Due in class–2 poems printed from the Poetry Out Loud website. Due by 11:59 p.m.–No Red Ink quiz for capitalization and quotes.
Monday, September 17
Opener: Review requirements for Poetry Anthology; fill in definitions for connotation, tone, imagery, diction, hyperbole, allusion, symbol, extended metaphor, anaphora, and theme.
Work Session:
- Read/analyze “When I Am Asked” and “Constantly Risking Absurdity.”
- Introduce Poetry Out Loud.
Closer: Read independent reading book.
HOMEWORK: No Red Ink quiz due Wed.; 2 poems from the POL website printed and turned in Wed.; continue ZINC!
Tuesday, September 18
Opener: Fill in definitions for refrain, onomatopoeia, alliteration, rhyme,, assonance, consonance.
Work Session:
- Analyze “l(a)” by e.e.cummings.
- Read the excerpt from PoemCrazy p.291-6
- Complete a word pool with your group.
- View images and compose a poem based on the image. Use words from the word pool.
Closer: Read independent reading book.
HOMEWORK: No Red Ink quiz due Wed.; 2 poems from the POL website printed and turned in Wed.; continue ZINC!
Wednesday, September 19
Opener: Turn in Poetry Out Loud poems; introduce “I Remember You” poem and requirements.
Work Session:
- Analyze “Abuelito Who” and “Ode to My Socks” p.321-5.
- Writer’s Workshop: begin composing your “I Remember You” poem; consider music and images you can use to capture the person.
Closer: Read your independent reading book.
HOMEWORK: No Red Ink quiz due tonight; continue ZINC!
Thursday, September 20
Opener: Review reflection tips and write a reflection for your image poem and your rough draft of “I Remember You.”
Work Session:
- SB: Activity 4.5 Exploring Diction and Imagery: “Fast Break” by Edward Hirsch and TWIST strategy
- Writer’s Workshop: p.310 “Drafting the Embedded Assessment”; focus on line breaks.
Closer: Read independent reading book.
HOMEWORK: Continue ZINC!
Friday, September 21
Opener: Complete directions for “Stuffed Poetry.”
Work Session:
- Write stuffed poetry reflection. Turn in for review and feedback.
- Complete “Poetry in Nature” activity.
Closer: Read your independent reading book.
HOMEWORK: Enjoy your break! Consider creating illustrations for your stuffed poetry or your poetry in nature poem. Practice Poetry Out Loud poem and continue ZINC!
