Objective: By the end of class, students will complete concrete poems and recreate them on laptops.
DO NOW
Subject / verb agreement worksheet
Direct Instruction
Complete your concrete poem and let me proof read it and make any grammatical corrections and ensure that you have used at least three poetic devices (alliteration, rhyme, metaphor, simile, rhetorical question, hyperbole, etc)
Then, on a laptop, recreate the image of your poem. You may use an outline if necessary.
Send to me to print and then you can illustrate and color your poem to reflect its contents.
Exit Pass
What poetic devices did you use in your poem?
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Objective: By the end of class, students will learn the poetic devices that that to do with
DO NOW
Subject verb agreement -
My sister (has, have) a big house in the suburbs.
My parents (be, are) home tonight.
She (do, does) go to this school.
They (be, are) chillin.
He (do, does) care about what you think.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Quick slideshare on subject verb agreement - click here
POETRY _ IMAGERY - Uses all of the senses and descriptive words to create am image of something
USE ALL FIVE SENSES TO DESCRIBE ICE CREAM
SITE -
SMELL -
SOUND -
TASTE -
FEEL -
Complete Graphic organizer for a specific thing that you would like to write a poem about. It can be ANYTHING!
Then we will read CONCRETE POEM DIRECTIONS TOGETHER.
Use your graphic organizer to begin a poem about your item. Use imagery, using all five senses to describe your item. Your poem can be as simple as 6 lines, one for each bubble on graphic organizer, or you can develop the poem to any extent that you wish.
You will then draw the shape of your item and rewrite your poem into the shape.
Eit PAss
Why did you choose the item you did for your concrete POEM?
DO NOW
Subject verb agreement -
My sister (has, have) a big house in the suburbs.
My parents (be, are) home tonight.
She (do, does) go to this school.
They (be, are) chillin.
He (do, does) care about what you think.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Quick slideshare on subject verb agreement - click here
POETRY _ IMAGERY - Uses all of the senses and descriptive words to create am image of something
USE ALL FIVE SENSES TO DESCRIBE ICE CREAM
SITE -
SMELL -
SOUND -
TASTE -
FEEL -
Complete Graphic organizer for a specific thing that you would like to write a poem about. It can be ANYTHING!
Then we will read CONCRETE POEM DIRECTIONS TOGETHER.
Use your graphic organizer to begin a poem about your item. Use imagery, using all five senses to describe your item. Your poem can be as simple as 6 lines, one for each bubble on graphic organizer, or you can develop the poem to any extent that you wish.
You will then draw the shape of your item and rewrite your poem into the shape.
Eit PAss
Why did you choose the item you did for your concrete POEM?
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, POETRY!!!!!
Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to poetic devices, how to recognize and use them and write an original poem.
DO NOW
PHRASE or SENTENCE??? Identify the subject and verb if it is a sentence. If not, make it one and then identify the subject and verb.
1. .......because the dog was barking......
2. ........the woman wore red shoes......
3. .......since it was raining.......
4. .....dancing in the street.........
Direct Instruction
POWERPOINT ON POETIC DEVICES. Take notes. Click here
GUIDED
Personification worksheet
INDEPENDENT
'I AM" POEM - write original poem according to guidelines and illustrate after I proofread.
Exit Pass
Change the following simile into a metaphor and metaphor into a simile.
SIMILE - The rock was as hot as the sun.
METAPHOR - Her smile was sunshine.
DO NOW
PHRASE or SENTENCE??? Identify the subject and verb if it is a sentence. If not, make it one and then identify the subject and verb.
1. .......because the dog was barking......
2. ........the woman wore red shoes......
3. .......since it was raining.......
4. .....dancing in the street.........
Direct Instruction
POWERPOINT ON POETIC DEVICES. Take notes. Click here
GUIDED
Personification worksheet
INDEPENDENT
'I AM" POEM - write original poem according to guidelines and illustrate after I proofread.
Exit Pass
Change the following simile into a metaphor and metaphor into a simile.
SIMILE - The rock was as hot as the sun.
METAPHOR - Her smile was sunshine.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, FINAL ESSAY - HOMS
OBJECTIVE : By the end of class, students will complete an essay on NEO for a final grade for HOMS.
DO NOW
Is the following a sentence or fragment - why and can you fix it if it needs fixing to be a sentence:
1. When ESPERENZA RETURNS TO MANGO STREET.
2. Because she thought Sally needed help.
3. Esperenza cried.
4. That she was smart.
DIRECT INSTRUCTON
Use the handout to choose and essay. It only needs to be three paragraphs.
The first paragraph is the introduction that should include the thesis statement provided.
The second paragraph should contain examples and quotes from the text to support your thesis. Page numbers with examples have been provided for you.
The final paragraph should be the conclusion and contain some of your personal thoughts.
You are all doing such a great job improving your writing. Keep it up for one more! Make this your best essay yet :) 100 points.
Exit PASS
Print and give to me - return neo and HOMS book to me. Be sure to receive receipt from me to prove that you returned the book.
DO NOW
Is the following a sentence or fragment - why and can you fix it if it needs fixing to be a sentence:
1. When ESPERENZA RETURNS TO MANGO STREET.
2. Because she thought Sally needed help.
3. Esperenza cried.
4. That she was smart.
DIRECT INSTRUCTON
Use the handout to choose and essay. It only needs to be three paragraphs.
The first paragraph is the introduction that should include the thesis statement provided.
The second paragraph should contain examples and quotes from the text to support your thesis. Page numbers with examples have been provided for you.
The final paragraph should be the conclusion and contain some of your personal thoughts.
You are all doing such a great job improving your writing. Keep it up for one more! Make this your best essay yet :) 100 points.
Exit PASS
Print and give to me - return neo and HOMS book to me. Be sure to receive receipt from me to prove that you returned the book.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Mnday, December 17, HOMA conclusion
OBJECTIVE:By the end of class, students will read/ interpret HOMS and make real life connections.
Do NOW
In three to 5 sentences, share your thoughts bout Sally and the "Red Clowns."
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Are the following complete sentences? If not, make them complete.
1. because the dog was scared.
2. The girl walked quickly.
3. When the stars were shining brightly.
Discuss symbols and themes - growing up, hope, house vs. home, family.
Read final vignettes.
Guided
Double journal entires
Independent
Choose a theme. Then choose a vignette thatbest expresses that theme. Explain how the vignette expresses it and why you connect with this theme.
Exit pass
Explain why Esperenza's name is significant in the "circle of life" especially in regard to Mango Street.
Do NOW
In three to 5 sentences, share your thoughts bout Sally and the "Red Clowns."
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Are the following complete sentences? If not, make them complete.
1. because the dog was scared.
2. The girl walked quickly.
3. When the stars were shining brightly.
Discuss symbols and themes - growing up, hope, house vs. home, family.
Read final vignettes.
Guided
Double journal entires
Independent
Choose a theme. Then choose a vignette thatbest expresses that theme. Explain how the vignette expresses it and why you connect with this theme.
Exit pass
Explain why Esperenza's name is significant in the "circle of life" especially in regard to Mango Street.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Friday, December 14, HOMS
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret HOMS and make connections to reoccuring themes.
DO NOW
Explain how the skinny trees represent Esperenza. Be sure to mention physical likenesses as well as thoughts and feelings.
Direct Instruction
Read 74-84 / Discuss each vignette's message / theme.
Make Connections with the following themes:
1. A house vs a home - do you live in a house, a home or both? Do you dream of having more? Does your family dream of more or are they content?
2. What is the hardest part about being a teenager? Do you realize things now that you didn't several years ago? Do you think you still have a lot to learn socially, academically, emotionally? How and why?
3. Esperenza is talking less and less about her family. She seems to be drifting away as she grows up. Is this a necessary stage of maturing? Do all teenagers have to "make a break" of some sort to establish independence? Give me an example.
Complete Study Guide packets.
Exit Pass
Why does Sally go back to her father even after being sexually abused and beaten?
DO NOW
Explain how the skinny trees represent Esperenza. Be sure to mention physical likenesses as well as thoughts and feelings.
Direct Instruction
Read 74-84 / Discuss each vignette's message / theme.
Make Connections with the following themes:
1. A house vs a home - do you live in a house, a home or both? Do you dream of having more? Does your family dream of more or are they content?
2. What is the hardest part about being a teenager? Do you realize things now that you didn't several years ago? Do you think you still have a lot to learn socially, academically, emotionally? How and why?
3. Esperenza is talking less and less about her family. She seems to be drifting away as she grows up. Is this a necessary stage of maturing? Do all teenagers have to "make a break" of some sort to establish independence? Give me an example.
Complete Study Guide packets.
Exit Pass
Why does Sally go back to her father even after being sexually abused and beaten?
Thursday, December 3, HOMS
By the end of class, students will read and interpret HOMS, identify themes, answer study guide questions and evaluate character by using graphic organizer.
DO NOW
Homonyms handout / sentences for first three.
Direct Instruction
Read together pages 70-80.
Guided / Independent
Answer study guide questions.
50 points
Complete open mind graphic organizer for Esperenza. Be sure to include direct quotes, adjectives, dreams, hopes, ideas and even pictures to describe her character. You may go outside "the head" to express a thought in a bubble or an image. I will print images for you if you'd like.
Closure
Review to date.
Review homonyms for quiz on Friday.
Exit Pass
What do the Skinny trees represent for Esperenza? How is she just like one of them?
DO NOW
Homonyms handout / sentences for first three.
Direct Instruction
Read together pages 70-80.
Guided / Independent
Answer study guide questions.
50 points
Complete open mind graphic organizer for Esperenza. Be sure to include direct quotes, adjectives, dreams, hopes, ideas and even pictures to describe her character. You may go outside "the head" to express a thought in a bubble or an image. I will print images for you if you'd like.
Closure
Review to date.
Review homonyms for quiz on Friday.
Exit Pass
What do the Skinny trees represent for Esperenza? How is she just like one of them?
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, HOMS
Objective: By the end of class, students will practice grammar (homonyms), read and interpret HOMS and analyze character.
DO NOW
Homonym handout / worksheet
Direct Instruction
Review answers to study guide questions.
Guided
Read pages 70-80.
Independent
Complete corresponding study guide questions.
Choose one essay question from the study guide. Use a NEO to complete essay. Be sure to wtype the question the top of the page.
Exit Pass
Explain the symbolism of FOUR SKINNY TREES and what they mean to Esperenza.
DO NOW
Homonym handout / worksheet
Direct Instruction
Review answers to study guide questions.
Guided
Read pages 70-80.
Independent
Complete corresponding study guide questions.
Choose one essay question from the study guide. Use a NEO to complete essay. Be sure to wtype the question the top of the page.
Exit Pass
Explain the symbolism of FOUR SKINNY TREES and what they mean to Esperenza.
Tuesday, December 11, HOMS /
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret HOMS and write a short essay on NEO's analyzing Esperenza's character.
DO NOW
HERD (noun)
HEARD (verb)
Use each effectively in a sentnece.
Direct Instruction
Read and interpret
Independent on NEO - 50 points -Choose One of the three topics:
Describe Esperenza in detail - physically, emotionally and academically. What does she look like? How does she feel (is she happy, sad, lonely, etc)? I she book or street smart ? How do you know?
Write one paragraph for each using at least one example from the text in each paragraph to support your answer.
Write a paragraph for each theme that is developing in the story: The importance of family, HOPE and growing up. Use examples from the text in each paragraph to support your ideas.
Identify three instances that clearly demonstrate that Esperenza is growing up (if she likes it or not) and the difficulties that accompany this time in her life. Each paragraph should highlight a specific example.
Continue to read and answer study guide questions if / when complete.
Exit Pass
DO NOW
HERD (noun)
HEARD (verb)
Use each effectively in a sentnece.
Direct Instruction
Read and interpret
Independent on NEO - 50 points -Choose One of the three topics:
Describe Esperenza in detail - physically, emotionally and academically. What does she look like? How does she feel (is she happy, sad, lonely, etc)? I she book or street smart ? How do you know?
Write one paragraph for each using at least one example from the text in each paragraph to support your answer.
Write a paragraph for each theme that is developing in the story: The importance of family, HOPE and growing up. Use examples from the text in each paragraph to support your ideas.
Identify three instances that clearly demonstrate that Esperenza is growing up (if she likes it or not) and the difficulties that accompany this time in her life. Each paragraph should highlight a specific example.
Continue to read and answer study guide questions if / when complete.
Exit Pass
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Monday, Demcember 10, HOMS
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret HOMS, learn new grammar and vocabulary and use laptops to create a visual representation of Esperenza using images and symbols.
DO NOW
HOMONYMS - words that sound the same and are spelled the same but have different meanings
BEAR (n) - the animal
BEAR (v) - to be able to tolerate
BEAM (v) - smiling excessively / VERY happy
BEAM (n) - a long plank - a beam that is used in building a house / or a balance beam in gymnastics
WRITE sentences for each of the four words.
Direct Instruction
Review answers to Little feet and RICE SANDWICH.
READ 46-52
NOW BRAINSTORM in groups...
Describe Esperenza in detail - physically, emotionally and academically. What does she look like? How does she feel (is she happy, sad, lonely, etc)? I she book or street smart? How do you know (examples from text?)
Then create a collage of Esperenza including all of these details. You may use symbols and images that represent Esperenza in these three areas. Use at least 6 images on the one slide. Tomorrow you will be writing three paragraphs to accompany your vision (one para for emotional, one for physical and one for academic.)
Send to me so I can print.
Exit Pass
How do you most relate to Esperenza?
DO NOW
HOMONYMS - words that sound the same and are spelled the same but have different meanings
BEAR (n) - the animal
BEAR (v) - to be able to tolerate
BEAM (v) - smiling excessively / VERY happy
BEAM (n) - a long plank - a beam that is used in building a house / or a balance beam in gymnastics
WRITE sentences for each of the four words.
Direct Instruction
Review answers to Little feet and RICE SANDWICH.
READ 46-52
NOW BRAINSTORM in groups...
Describe Esperenza in detail - physically, emotionally and academically. What does she look like? How does she feel (is she happy, sad, lonely, etc)? I she book or street smart? How do you know (examples from text?)
Then create a collage of Esperenza including all of these details. You may use symbols and images that represent Esperenza in these three areas. Use at least 6 images on the one slide. Tomorrow you will be writing three paragraphs to accompany your vision (one para for emotional, one for physical and one for academic.)
Send to me so I can print.
Exit Pass
How do you most relate to Esperenza?
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Friday, December 7, HOMS
Objective: By the end of class, students will practice grammar and analyze character in a three paragraphs
DO NOW
In the Family of Little Feet, what do the shoes represent? Why are they dangerous?
Direct Instruction
Review study guide answers and discuss importance of HOUSES as a theme or symbol in HOMS.
Independent on NEO - 50 points -
Describe Esperenza in detail - physically, emotionally and academically. What does she look like? How does she feel (is she happy, sad, lonely, etc)? I she book or street smart? How do you know?
Write one paragraph for each using at least one example from the text in each paragraph to support your answer. (I will help you find examples from the text if you know what you are looking for.)
Continue to read and answer study guide questions if / when complete.
DO NOW
In the Family of Little Feet, what do the shoes represent? Why are they dangerous?
Direct Instruction
Review study guide answers and discuss importance of HOUSES as a theme or symbol in HOMS.
Independent on NEO - 50 points -
Describe Esperenza in detail - physically, emotionally and academically. What does she look like? How does she feel (is she happy, sad, lonely, etc)? I she book or street smart? How do you know?
Write one paragraph for each using at least one example from the text in each paragraph to support your answer. (I will help you find examples from the text if you know what you are looking for.)
Continue to read and answer study guide questions if / when complete.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Thursday, December 6, HOMS - And SOME More
Objective: By the end of class, students will read / interpret the next vignette, AND SOME MORE and answer study guide questions and practice grammar.
DO NOW
Knife - noun
Knife - verb
Use each in a sentence properly - one s a noun, the other as a verb.
Direct Instruction
Read together, AND SOME MORE, FAMILY OF LITTLE FEET.
Identify and discuss any themes or symbols as we read.
Major Themes so Far:
1. Importance of Family
2. HOPE
3. Growing up (coming of age)
Add onto character trait handout as we get introduced to new characters.
Complete Study guide questions for Family of Little Feet.
Read RICE SANDWICH on own.
Exit Pass
Why do you think Esperenza said to the Mother Superior, 'Yes, that is my house" when it really wasn't? (at the end of vignette RICE SANDWICH)?
DO NOW
Knife - noun
Knife - verb
Use each in a sentence properly - one s a noun, the other as a verb.
Direct Instruction
Read together, AND SOME MORE, FAMILY OF LITTLE FEET.
Identify and discuss any themes or symbols as we read.
Major Themes so Far:
1. Importance of Family
2. HOPE
3. Growing up (coming of age)
Add onto character trait handout as we get introduced to new characters.
Complete Study guide questions for Family of Little Feet.
Read RICE SANDWICH on own.
Exit Pass
Why do you think Esperenza said to the Mother Superior, 'Yes, that is my house" when it really wasn't? (at the end of vignette RICE SANDWICH)?
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, HOMS
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret vignettes from HOMS and answer study guide questions.
DO NOW
What is your definition of HUMAN RIGHTS?
Direct Instruction
HUMAN RIGHTS - SLIDESHARE - REVIEW BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS.
Review answers from "There was an old Woman."
Read And Some More together.
INDEPENDENT
REREAD Darius and the Clouds and answer study guide questions.
Exit Pass
Darius seems trapped in his earthly existence and looks up to the clouds and calls them God. What do you think God means to him?
DO NOW
What is your definition of HUMAN RIGHTS?
Direct Instruction
HUMAN RIGHTS - SLIDESHARE - REVIEW BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS.
Review answers from "There was an old Woman."
Read And Some More together.
INDEPENDENT
REREAD Darius and the Clouds and answer study guide questions.
Exit Pass
Darius seems trapped in his earthly existence and looks up to the clouds and calls them God. What do you think God means to him?
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Monday, December 3, HOMS
Objective: By th end of class, students will choose a vignette from HOMS and create a visual collage and written summary of it. Students will also practice grammar.
DO NOW
Comprehend - verb - to understand
Comprehensible - adj - understandable
Comprehension - noun - to have an understanding
Write a sentence for each form of the word.
Direct Instruction
LAPTOP PROJECT - you may work in pairs
1. Use google docs presentation or power point to create one visual slide of the vignette of your choice. This visual collage must include a minimum of 6 images.
2. Then, on another slide, summarize that vignette in a clear, concise paragraph.
Send to me or share with me so I can print immediately.
3. Then create a wordle for the vignette. Your wordle should contain at least 20 words. You must save it as a PDF on the desktop and then send to me. if it is not saved as a PDF, I will not be able to open it.
EXIT PASS
Is there any aspect of Esperenza that you can relate to? If yes, what is it and why. If no, what differentiates you so much form her?
DO NOW
Comprehend - verb - to understand
Comprehensible - adj - understandable
Comprehension - noun - to have an understanding
Write a sentence for each form of the word.
Direct Instruction
LAPTOP PROJECT - you may work in pairs
1. Use google docs presentation or power point to create one visual slide of the vignette of your choice. This visual collage must include a minimum of 6 images.
2. Then, on another slide, summarize that vignette in a clear, concise paragraph.
Send to me or share with me so I can print immediately.
3. Then create a wordle for the vignette. Your wordle should contain at least 20 words. You must save it as a PDF on the desktop and then send to me. if it is not saved as a PDF, I will not be able to open it.
EXIT PASS
Is there any aspect of Esperenza that you can relate to? If yes, what is it and why. If no, what differentiates you so much form her?
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