April 21-25, 2014Ms. Claytor
April 21, 2014Journal #5: In what ways can you express yourself using poetry? Text of the day: “Richard Cory”
Lesson Plans:• Introduction of rhyme
scheme• “Richard Cory”• Begin Writing
What’s Due?• Bring your “Richard
Cory” poem to class tomorrow
April 22, 2014
Journal #6: What about yourself do you want people to know? For example, if you are a shy person at school…are you actually very energetic at home?Text of the day: Your poem
Lesson Plans:• Work on ABAB poems• Share poems (if you want)
Homework:• None!
April 23, 2014Journal #7: Adjective Search
- First, circle at least 4 adjectives in your past five journals.- Rewrite those sentences for today’s journal entry. - Next, make a T-Chart with the adjectives on the
left and then synonyms for each word on the right.
Lesson Plans:• Poetry devices PowerPoint
and Example• Look at song….if we have time
What’s Due?• Finish poetic device
terms
April 24, 2014Journal #8: Free Write Text of the Day: Poetic Devices in songs
Lesson Plans:• Look at poetic devices in
popular music
What’s Due?• Finish Songs
April 25, 2014
Journal: NO JOURNALText of the day: Grab your vocabulary/grammar books
Lesson Plans:• Complete lesson 17 (all
activities) due by the end of class
What’s due?• Enjoy your weekend!