Poems – understanding in 20 minutes or less
3 minutes--- write about the title. What do you think the poem is about based on the title?
PREVIEW (look at question(s), underline key parts
5 minutes--- read the poem and write chapter (stanza) titles
5 minutes--- box 3 important words and explain why each word is important to understanding the meaning of the poem
2 minutes--- explain which image is the easiest to visualize
5 minutes--- write a one paragraph summary of the poem
Students took packet home and answered question 32 in the packet.
Essay rewrite for period 3 was held after school.
Thursday: Checked last night's homework and began the planning page for the essay, which asks to relate the poem (from yesterday) with the passage read on Tuesday. A model planning page was shown, then an outline format was put on the board:
Paragraph 1: Intro-Thesis statement
Paragraph 2: Line from poem to relate to Sylvia Beach
- Proof 1
- Proof 2
- Proof 3
Paragraph 3: Line from poem to relate to Sylvia Beach
- Proof 1
- Proof 2
- Proof 3
Paragraph 4: Conclusion
Note: Planning page is mandatory and will be included when packet is graded.
Enough time was given in class to complete the planning page, which should not take more than 5-10 minutes to write. It should be finished for homework is necessary. Essay will be written in class tomorrow.
Homework:
1) Study for spelling/vocab test
2) passage and questions, "California Earthquake" (must show chapter titles and answer proofs.)
