Friday,+May+20

Bellwork:
Read and TPCASTT the poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll. Discuss with class. Notice the way the author uses nonsensical words to develop an actual story! What effect does the repetition have? You might want to check out this website! []

Modeling
Look at graphic organizer for a style analysis essay. Develop tone thesis and complete graphic organizer together.

Practice
In your small groups, read the poem " In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae together. Develop tone thesis and complete graphic organizer together. .

Homework
Think about the poems we have read. "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll. "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost"Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost "'Hope' is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou " In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae

Write a poem inspired either in form or theme by one of the poems we have read lately. Put the poem on your blog, and link the post to the discussion board. On Thursday, I plan to have a quick poetry slam where everyone reads one original piece. It may be something written recently or something written in the past.

Looking Ahead: Tuesday- Another small group practice organizing a style analysis essay, in-class timed writing of style analysis essay. Thursday- "Working Lunch" with AP Lang peer reviewers, poetry slam, revision time on essays. Friday- (45 min period) revision on essays