--Please take out your copy of the poem titled "We Are Many". Then, meet in the groups of three (or four) written up on the front board and confer, compare, and clarify with regard to the poem. Add to your annotations while discussing.
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--agenda/HW
Poetry Analysis Practice Activity (cont.) -- "We Are Many" (20-30 mins. total)
--Step 3: Pick up a copy of the "Poetry Analysis Practice--'We Are Many'" halfsheet from the front table. (1-2 mins.)
--Step 4: After purposefully reading the directions on the "Poetry Analysis Practice" sheet, complete the task at hand over the course of the next few minutes. (5 mins.)
--Step 5: Back in your groups from the "Jump Off", confer, compare, and clarify, adding to your "Cheat Sheet" as appropriate. (3-5 mins.)
--Closure (Step 6): Engage in a whole-class share-out via a drawing of cards so as to add to the "Cheat Sheet"/deepen our collective understanding of the poem. (10-15 mins.)
Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Please pick up a copy of the "Poetry Assessment #1" document from the front table.
Assessment -- Poetry Assessment #1 (15-30 mins.)
--complete the assessment as directed--good luck! :)
--When you finish, please take out your poem draft and move forward. If you are already finished with your poem or would prefer not to work on it from now until class ends, engage in free reading.
Writing Workshop/HW Time/DEAR -- Poetry Writing Assignment #1
--As you draft or read, I will call as many of you as I can over to my desk to...
- discuss English class placement for School Year 2019-2020
- return your short story.
--Due to the way that last week played out, please complete a total of 45 minutes of Membean training by 11:59 PM this Thursday, 2/7 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet). Any minutes completed either last week or this week count!
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 2/14 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. Your book must be finished by mid-March. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
- "When I got [my] library card, that was when my life began" (Rita Mae Brown).
Writing
--"Poetry Writing Assignment #1" is due at the beginning of NEXT CLASS (Monday, 2/11). Make sure that your work aligns with the scoring parameters. My classroom is available after school today and tomorrow for any individuals looking to "workshop" together. Kudos to those of you have taken advantage of the after school block! :)
Miscellaneous
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal. Your deadline is likely approaching!
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
- Literary Conventions Work
- LotF
