In this unit, the students will:
Write and analyze poetry
Study literary devices Share self-written poetry with other students Use punctuation to determine meaning Determine the authors purpose Compare and contrast poetry Participate in small and large group discussions Work independently/ do self-paced work built around standards Reflect on practices |
Standards Addressed:
Collaborative discussions Researched material (topic/text/issue) Rules, goals, deadlines for discussion Questions during discussion Acknowledgement of new information to justify views Purpose of information Develop and share literary works Make connections Cite textual evidence during analysis Author's purpose Context to meaning Write using poetic techniques/devices Grammar: Verbals Punctuation Verb Moods |
Day by Day Guide:
4/3 No School: Teacher Workday (Student Led Conferences)
4/4 Poetry Intro (ADV: Book project presentations)
4/5 Analysis and writing: mini lesson on poetry types/styles (ppt on lit devices, etc.)
4/6 Analysis and writing: mini lesson on poetry
4/9 CMAS
4/10 CMAS
4/11 CMAS
4/12 CMAS
4/13 CMAS
4/16 Finish mini lessons/ vocab practice
4/17 BOOK REPORT PROJECTS DUE!!! Book Report Projects: present!
4/18 Analysis & Writing
4/19: Analysis & Writing
4/20: Analysis & Writing (STAR TEST ADV)
4/23: Analysis & Writing
4/24: (Career Fair 8:10-10:30) Analysis & Writing
4/25: Computer Day
4/26: Presentation Day / Analysis & Writing
4/29: Analysis & Writing
4/30: Ladder Work
5/2: Ladder Work
5/3: Field Trip: Keys to HS Success
5/4: Ladder Work & typing
5/7: Ladder Work
5/8: Ladder Work
5/9: Ladder Work
5/10: Extensions and Finish Poetry: All ladders should be finished!
5/13: PRESENT MEMORIZED POEMS
5/14: PRESENT MEMORIZED POEMS; Reflections
5/15: FIELD TRIP: NATURE STUDIES/FLC
GRAMMAR
4/24 Reassessment of Verb Moods and Lit terms--Old Lab; when finished, choose your favorite self-written poem to hang on Poetry Wall. (OLD LAB)
4/25: Finish tests. Peer edit essays. Create poetry wall.
4/26: Grammar Lesson & Practice: Active and Passive Voice **ppt and handout/practice below
4/27: Grammar Lesson & Practice: Verb Moods HW: Verb Moods Practice sheet
4/28: Verbals--grammar skill *ppt below
**HW: Gerund Practice (hanging on board in class
4/4 Poetry Intro (ADV: Book project presentations)
4/5 Analysis and writing: mini lesson on poetry types/styles (ppt on lit devices, etc.)
4/6 Analysis and writing: mini lesson on poetry
4/9 CMAS
4/10 CMAS
4/11 CMAS
4/12 CMAS
4/13 CMAS
4/16 Finish mini lessons/ vocab practice
4/17 BOOK REPORT PROJECTS DUE!!! Book Report Projects: present!
4/18 Analysis & Writing
4/19: Analysis & Writing
4/20: Analysis & Writing (STAR TEST ADV)
4/23: Analysis & Writing
4/24: (Career Fair 8:10-10:30) Analysis & Writing
4/25: Computer Day
4/26: Presentation Day / Analysis & Writing
4/29: Analysis & Writing
4/30: Ladder Work
5/2: Ladder Work
5/3: Field Trip: Keys to HS Success
5/4: Ladder Work & typing
5/7: Ladder Work
5/8: Ladder Work
5/9: Ladder Work
5/10: Extensions and Finish Poetry: All ladders should be finished!
5/13: PRESENT MEMORIZED POEMS
5/14: PRESENT MEMORIZED POEMS; Reflections
5/15: FIELD TRIP: NATURE STUDIES/FLC
GRAMMAR
4/24 Reassessment of Verb Moods and Lit terms--Old Lab; when finished, choose your favorite self-written poem to hang on Poetry Wall. (OLD LAB)
4/25: Finish tests. Peer edit essays. Create poetry wall.
4/26: Grammar Lesson & Practice: Active and Passive Voice **ppt and handout/practice below
4/27: Grammar Lesson & Practice: Verb Moods HW: Verb Moods Practice sheet
4/28: Verbals--grammar skill *ppt below
**HW: Gerund Practice (hanging on board in class
Literary DevicesCompare & ContrastPoetry Ladders & Stations |
Visual Poems/Station 4Find a painting to observe. Answer the following:
Ekphrastic Poetry |
Poetry TypesStation 1: Pick up a packet in class based on SRI score! Please email if you need a packet sent to you. Thanks!Station 2:Station 3: Comp & Contrast |
Redacted or Blackout Poetry
-Select one of the photocopied sheets of text or choose your favorite book! -Skim through the poem and LIGHTLY circle or underline words that stand out and could be a poem on their own. -Work in order--don’t skip around. -Once you have a final poem, use a dark marker or crayon to create your original Blackout Poem. -Illustrate the remaining space in a way that supports your poem’s theme. Note: Case sensitive and this is the capital letter “i” (I)--don’t use a lower case i to start a sentence! Station 5: NarrativePoem 1: Walrus and Carpenter Link: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/43914
Poem 2: Night Travel Link: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/53455 Poem 3: Oranges Link: http://collegewritinglatelunchf2014.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/files/2014/09/oranges-by-gary-soto.pdf Poem 4: A Brief Romance Link: http://www.poetryminute.org/a-brief-romance-by-david-l-harrison/ Station 6: Story PoetryStory 1 (Little Red Cap)
Link: http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm026.html Poem 1 (What Her Mother Said) Link: http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/poetrylist/what-her-mother-said-by-theodora-goss.html Story 2 (Thumbelina) Link: https://www.yankeeweb.net/library/storytime/grimmbros/grimmbros_61.html Poem 2 (Conversations With My Father) Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18kSYMd-ftfjtknECpdhq2aZTmdtBzVnIziQavMb1_pU/edit?usp=sharing Story 3 (Girl Without Hands) Link: http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm031.html Poem 3 (Girl Without Hands) Link: http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/poetrylist/girl-without-hands-by-margaret-atwood.html Story 4 (Cinderella) Link: http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm021.html Poem 4 (Little Cinder) Link: http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/poetrylist/little-cinder-by-jeannine-hall-gailey.html |
Grammar Skills (will follow unit)
Participle Practice: http://www.webenglishteacher.com/msb/jp/participles.pdf
Persuasive Essay Prompt
Persuasive writing is writing that attempts to persuade the reader to think as the writer does about an issue. To persuade successfully, the writer must present reasons that support their position. These reasons must appeal to either the reader’s logic or emotions.
INTRO: Introduction--get audience attention, give background for paper, STATE OPINION without using pronouns!! THESIS--the ‘WHAT’ of your paper!
BODY: Reason with explanation and evidence--use logical or emotional appeal
Reason with explanation and evidence--use logical or emotional appeal
Reason with explanation and evidence--use logical or emotional appeal
CONCLUSION: Restate opinion and call for action (or let readers know how they should feel).
PROMPT: Persuasive Writing: Your school board is considering a four-day school week, with longer hours for each of the four days. What is your position concerning this issue?Write a letter to the members of the school board stating your position and supporting it with convincing reasons. Be sure to explain your reasons in detail. You have 25 minutes.
INTRO: Introduction--get audience attention, give background for paper, STATE OPINION without using pronouns!! THESIS--the ‘WHAT’ of your paper!
BODY: Reason with explanation and evidence--use logical or emotional appeal
Reason with explanation and evidence--use logical or emotional appeal
Reason with explanation and evidence--use logical or emotional appeal
CONCLUSION: Restate opinion and call for action (or let readers know how they should feel).
PROMPT: Persuasive Writing: Your school board is considering a four-day school week, with longer hours for each of the four days. What is your position concerning this issue?Write a letter to the members of the school board stating your position and supporting it with convincing reasons. Be sure to explain your reasons in detail. You have 25 minutes.