LEARNING TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should be able to define and create an original example of each of the following

Plot vs THEME

Tone

Mood

Simile

Metaphor

Imagery

Hyperbole

Euphamism

LEARNING TARGETS: You should be able to explain/define (In your own words) the following term: PARADOX

In class:

FIRST AND SECOND HOUR: Mostly writing time on the poem

FIFTH AND SIXTH HOUR: Finish poem close reading/analysis. Then writing time.

LEARNING TARGETS: As a result of todays class you should be able to

1. Generate your own original interpretation of George Ella Lyon’s poem “Where I’m From.”
2. Use Lyon’s structure and techniques to write your own version of Lyon’s poem.

IN CLASS

1. Finishing leftovers from Monday
2. Close reading exercise on “Where I’m From”
3. Writing Time.

LEARNING TARGETS: As a result of today’s class you should be able to the following

1. Explain at least three reasons why taking notes by hand is an effective strategy for learning.
2. Explain how to use an APOSTROPHE
3. Explain the two situations where words are capitalized.
4. Define each of the following in your own words
   • Noun
   • Verb
   • Adjective
   • Adverb
5. Explain the two elements needed to form a sentence

PRESENTATION: FATAL ERRORS PART ONE

ARTICLE: NOTES BY HAND