Thursday, January 19, Cause / Effect / Diamante Poems

Objective: By the end of class, you will learn what a DIAMANTE Poem is, practice cause / effect and write original DIAMANTE POEMS.

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Cause / Effect handout.

IF YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED YOUR PEOM ANALySIS ON NEO, YOU MIUST FINISH TODAY TO RECEIVE A GRADE!

1. Review cause / effect handout. Then change each one to an "if, then " statement or use "because." Identify the "cause" and "effect."

2. Diamante Poems - cause and effect - read directions and samples as guidelines. Review Rubric.

3. Write two original Diamante Poems. Be sure to follow the rubric.

4. After proof reading and making corrections, check with me before writing onto good paper to be displayed.

Closure

Review cause / effect transition words and how to determine which is the cause and which is the effect.

Exit Pass

Write three cause / effect statements. Use 'if, then" and "because" and 'as a result." Identify which is the cause and which is the effect in each statement.

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