- I can identify common poetic devices, especially those that have to do with structure, figurative language, and repetition.
- I can read and reread a poem to find layers of meaning.
- I can analyze the impact of rhymes and repetitions of sound on a specific section of poetry.
- I can determine the figurative meaning of words and phrases in literary text.
- I can analyze how a poem's form or structure contributes to its meaning.
- I can analyze figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Activities:
Monday- Found Poem Draft 2; Review Excerpt 2 for quiz
Tuesday- Quiz on Excerpt 2; Sharing of Found Poem Draft 2; Introduce How To Read A Poem Anchor Chart
Wednesday- Model HTRP steps with poem; Poet's Toolbox Review; Self-Assessment
Thursday- Close Read and TDQs of "If We Must Die" Poem
Friday- Finish Close Read and TDQs of "If We Must Die" Poem