WARMUP: 10 ? of vocab practice

 POEM WHERE I AM FROM

TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should

• Be able to analyze the techniques Lyons uses in “Where I’m From”
• Get a start on creating your collection of poetry.
  • By MONDAY, OCT 2 you will need to turn in a mini poemfolio with at least three poems written by you.  Each poem will be accompanied by an analysis where you discuss the poetic devices and strategies you used.

ICYMI: In class we started with some practice vocab questions (CE put sentences with blanks on the board).  Then C.E. led the class in reading/analyzing the poem “Where I’m From.”  After that, the class worked to write their own version of “Where I’m From” based on their lives.  Those that did not feel confident were encouraged to use the template below.

TEMPLATE FOR WHERE I AM FROM POEM