Wednesday,+April+13

Book Trailer of the Day The Amanda Project by __[|Amanda Valentino] (Author), [|Melissa]Kantor __

Mini Lesson: Poetry- Sound Effects and Meaning
As we discuss the Powerpoint in class, follow along on your own computer and complete the notes. media type="custom" key="9062204" [|The Sound of Poetry student notes.ppt]

Group Practice: Analyzing Poetry
With your group, use the handout to complete the assignment laid out in the final slide of the Powerpoint. Read the linked poems and look for rhyme scheme, stylistic devices, and meaning. [|Analyzing Poetry.doc]

Independent Reading Time
When you finish, read in your lit circle novel. Make sure to journal! Also, make sure to complete the preparation handout notes for Week 2. [|Lit Circle Preparation- week 2.doc]

Homework:
Be ready for lit circles at the end of the week (A classes- Friday, B classes - Thursday). The focus will be author background and your own journal connections. Make sure you complete the preparation handout notes!

Find the lyrics to a song you love! Beware that not all lyric sights will work on the school's network! Find one that does, print it, or copy and paste it onto a document. Don't get just any song; songs that just talk about watching some girl's booty on the dance floor will be tough to analyze for a deeper meaning! Look for a song that speaks to you. It should have some important theme about life!

This link seems to work! []