SWBAT describe the haiku by comparing and contrtasting examples. SWBAT annotate haikus by identifying poetic devices and writing commentary. Vocabulary: commentary, contradiction, imagery Essential Questions: What are the essential characteristics of a haiku?
Jumpstart: Read two haikus by the Japanese poet Issa. Make a list of five qualities you think haikus have.
Discussion: Initial Readings and Characteristics of Haiku
Read and annotate 3-4 haikus.
Independent Work: Finish annotating haikus.
Independent Work: Write three haikus of your own.
SWBAT evaluate classmates poems by actively listening and writing scores and notes. SWBAT define poetic terms by writing definitions on a graphic organizer. Vocabulary: allusion, alliteration, assonance, hyperbole, imagery, metaphor, onomatopoeia, poetry, refrain, rhyme, simile, stanza, symbol, theme, tone Essential Questions: How well did your classmates turn their passage into a poem?
Jumpstart: What was the hardest part about writing a found poem? What was the easiest part? Did you like the process? Also, list five things that you WILL do today to be an attentive and respectful listener.
Found Poem Presentations: Listen attentively to each presentation and take notes.
Poetry Terms Glossary : Use the glossary in the green literature book for definitions and write the definitions on the chart. Due tomorrow.
SWBAT write a found poem by identifying key words, revising key words, and creating a final draft. Vocabulary: found poem, mood, theme, plot, characters Essential Questions: How can you show the meaning of a particular passage in poetry?
Jumpstart: Read the poem “How I Discovered Poetry”. Who is the speaker? Describe his/her introduction to poetry. How is this similar or different to your past experiences with poetry?
KR Found Poem : Complete parts 3, 4, and 5. Final drafts are at the end of the hour.
Tommorrow: KR Found Poems presentations!
SWBAT write a found poem by identifying key words, revising key words, and creating a final draft. Vocabulary: found poem, mood, theme, plot, characters Essential Questions: How can you show the meaning of a particular passage in poetry?
SWBAT analyze the development of theme in a novel by writing a five paragraph essay. Vocabulary: revision Essential Questions: How can you improve your essay?
Jumpstart: Read through the Revision Checklist . Make a list of five things you can and will do to improve your essay.
Typed KR Theme Essay due at the end of class today.
SWBAT analyze the development of themes by writing a five paragraph essay. SWBAT catch the reader’s attention and explain the essay topic by writing a compelling introduction. Vocabulary: hook, thesis statement Essential Questions: How does a writer effectively begin an essay?
Jumpstart:Why was Soraya opposed to adoption in Chapter 13? Why do you think she changes her mind and tells Amir that he should bring Sohrab home?
Computer Lab: Write introductions and conclusions. Type essays. (Also: finish Kite Runner tests)
SWBAT demonstrate knowledge of concepts taught by taking a test. SWBAT describe the author’s use of theme by writing concrete details and commentary.
Jumpstart: Make a list of the top five things you have learned about Afghanistan or the Afghani people while reading The Kite Runner. Explain.
KR Test
KR Theme Essay : Complete all three body paragraphs.
SWBAT review plot events by watching the movie. Essential Questions: How did the director of The Kite Runner adapt the novel to fit in to a movie?
No Jumpstart
KR Theme Essay : Complete body paragraph 3, the introduction, and the conclusion.
Wednesday: Kite Runner Test!
SWBAT review plot events by watching the movie and completing a crossword puzzle. Essential Questions: How did the director of The Kite Runner adapt the novel to fit in to a movie?
Jumpstart: Complete 4-5 questions on the Kite Runner Crossword Puzzle. Finish for homework and to review for the test.
Wednesday: Kite Runner Test!
Thursday and Friday: We will be in the computer lab typing our theme essays.
SWBAT analyze plot events in the falling action and resolution by reading and discussing. Vocabulary: falling action, resolution Essential Questions:
Jumpstart: What was your reaction to the end of Chapter 24? What does Sohrab do at the end of Chapter 24? Why does he do it?
Read KR Chapter 25.
Homework: Finish Chapter 25.
