Language Arts

Week of 2/26 - 3/2

We will begin looking at some poetic device such as figurative language and mood to explore the elements you will use to find a theme for a poem.  We will also practice annotating a poem, which will be a required step in the poetry analysis essay.  

Be sure to bring the 1st book for your author study to class on Thursday for a D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) day.  Enjoy your ADIs on Friday!

Mon. 2/26	Tue. 2/27	Wed. 2/28	Thu. 3/1	Fri. 3/2
Learning Target: 1) I can identify metaphors, similes, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and other figurative language in poetry	Learning Target: 1) I can explain how an author’s use of word choice sets the tone and mood for a poem.	Learning Target: 1) I can annotate a poem to find a theme and poetic devices used by the poet to convey the theme.	Learning Target: 1) I can demonstrate stamina with my reading by reading for an extended amount of time.	Learning Target: No Class
Identifying Figurative Language in Poetry Poetry reading time AUTHOR CHOSEN	Mood in Poetry Analyzing Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” Poetry reading time	Annotating Poetry for Theme “Human Family” by Maya Angelou	D.E.A.R DAY POEM CHOSEN FOR LITERARY ANALYSIS	ADI #2 NO CLASS