Poetry Unit

April 28-May 16Poetry UnitMonday, April 28, 2014 Welcome Back Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsReview graded Charles exam on junoed.com. lackadaisical (adj.): lacking enthusiasm and thoroughness.Being lackadaisical can cause one to miss out on some fun privileges.Define and apply a strategy for reading poetry by reading lines according to punctuation.Analyze symbols, couplets, and stanzas in poetryRead and comprehend the poem The Secret Heart by Robert P. Tristram Coffin

Symbols

Work with your cooperative learning group to brainstorm a symbol to represent each of the following words. Have answers ready in 5 minutesFriendshipEducationUnited States of AmericaThe same way you just picked a symbol to represent something, so do poets in poetry.A symbol is an object, person, or idea that stands for something beyond itself. Poets will use symbols to make a point or reinforce its theme. Example: The heart. The Bible refers to the heart as a source of emotions or beliefs, when in reality it symbolizes our spiritual state.About the Author

Structure of Poetry, Punctuation, and VocabularyTwo structures that are frequently used in poetry are couplets and stanzas.A __________ is a pair of rhyming words.A __________ is a group of lines that are meant to be read as a unit.In The Secret Heart, each couplet forms a two-line stanza.His two hands were curved apartIn the semblance of a heart.

He wore, it seemed to his small sonA bare heart on his hidden one.Pay attention to punctuation If there is not punctuation at the end of the first line continue reading until punctuation such as a comma or period. Notice the line is not complete until you read the second line of each couplet.Kindled - v. stirred up or awakenedSemblance n. Look or appearanceRead The Secret Heart which describes one mans memory of a single vivid moment from his childhood.The Secret HeartRobert P. Tristram CoffinAcross the years he could recallHis father one way best of all. In the stillest hour of nightThe boy awakened to a light. Half in dreams, he saw his sireWith his great hands full of fire. The man had struck a match to seeIf his son slept peacefully. He held his palms each side the sparkHis love had kindled in the dark. His two hands were curved apartIn the semblance of a heart. He wore, it seemed to his small son,A bare heart on his hidden one, A heart that gave out such a glowNo son awake could bear to know. It showed a look upon a faceToo tender for the day to trace. One instant, it lit all about,And then the secret heart went out. But it shone long enough for oneTo know that hands held up the sun.

Self-Assess Did you comprehend the poem?

Tuesday, April 29, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsDiagram the following sentence:I let the students leave early, so they would not be late to the assembly.Assess comprehension of peom by taking reading check quiz on juno.comAnalyze poem through answering questions 1-12 of Review and Assess.Define and Apply latin Root semble- and Compartive and Superliative modifers.

Review and Assess Analyze the poem in detail by answering the questions on the following 4 slides. Due tomorrow.

Due Wednesday April 30, 2014

Due Wednesday April 30, 2014

Due Wednesday April 30, 2014

Wednesday, April 30, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalDefine alacrityDefine solicitousDefine misnomerNot having to go to school after Memorial Day is a _____________.If you are _________ about doing well on finals, you should study.The students talked about 8th grade retreat with ________.Analyze The Secret Heart by evaluating the Review and Assess and Integrated Language skillsThursday, May 1, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsDiagram and label the following sentence:The teams that did not win first place, still enjoyed retreat.Assess understanding of reading strategies, literary elements, and Integrated Language Skills in the poem, The Secret Heart.Assess knowledge and application of Words of the Week. Friday, May 2, 20145th Grade Musical at 9:15Saturday, May 3, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsUse the Words of the week to fill in the following:Calling that sad movie a comedy is a huge __________ because the film makes people cry rather than laugh.The _________ attention of the doctor to her patients provided life saving benefits to many.To gain knowledge and understanding of the biography and knowledge of Robert Frost, the author of the poem, The Road Not TakenRead the text and answer questions about the life of Robert Frost located on mrscaple.com under the Literature section.Monday, May 5, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalDefine lackadaisicalDefine accedeDefine amenable

To define and apply narrative poems, mood, and new vocabulary in the poems, The Wreck of the Hesperus and The CentaurTo read and comprehend The Wreck of the Hesperus Literary Analysis

Reading Strategy

The Wreck of the Hesperus

This poem is set in the area of Normans Woe offthe coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Normans Woeis a small reef that juts above the water and is barely visible from the coastline. It is the location of many wrecksbecause its elevation is only 23 ft and barely visible at high tide.

Read and Comprehend the following: Page 1 The Audio of Poem

The Wreck of the Hesperus page 2

The Wreck of the Hesperus page 3

Tuesday, May 6, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsWhat are three elements of an introductory paragraph?To read and comprehend The Centaur

The Centaur by May Swenson

This is about a 10-year-old speaker that goes to her imaginary stable, which is a willow grove, and cuts a limb that becomes her horse. She pretends to be both horse and rider before leaving the it behind when she returns back to her house in reality.The Centaur by May Swenson Page 1

The Centaur by May Swenson Page 2

Wednesday, May 7, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsWrite 2-4 sentences about a connection that you made with The Wreck of Hesperus. Was it text to self (Does this remind you of something in your life), text to world (Does it remind you of a real-world event), or text to text (Does is it remind you of another book you have read)?Analyze poem through answering questions 1-12 of Review and Assess.Define and Apply latin Root semble- and Compartive and Superliative modifersAnswer the questions on the next 4 Slides by tomorrow, May 8, 2014

Due Tomorrow, Thursday, May 8, 2014

Due Tomorrow, Thursday, May 8, 2014

Due Tomorrow, Thursday, May 8, 2014

Thursday, May 8, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalWrite 2-4 sentences about a connection that you made with The Centaur. Was it text to self (Does this remind you of something in your life), text to world (Does it remind you of a real-world event), or text to text (Does is it remind you of another book you have read)?

Analyze the two poems by evaluating the Review and Assess and Integrated Language skills

Friday, May 9, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalWrite 2-4 sentences about a connection that you made with The Secret. Was it text to self (Does this remind you of something in your life), text to world (Does it remind you of a real-world event), or text to text (Does is it remind you of another book you have read)?

Assess understanding of reading strategies, literary elements, and Integrated Language Skills in the two poems.

Monday, May 12, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning Goals

To assess understanding of Cyber Day Assignment of Robert Frost.Read and comprehend The Road Not Taken by Robert FrostMetaphorically - Which road would you take?The one less traveled or the more common route? Write 3-5 sentences to answer this question.The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

This poem is about a walk in the woods, but on a deeper level it examines making an important life decisionThe Road Not Taken by Robert Frost for audio version

Comprehension Check Directions: Paraphrase the poem using the graphic organizer below. Use the sentence prompts to help you.

Comprehension: Part 2 Answer the following questions due by tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsWrite 2-4 sentences about a connection that you made with The Road Not Taken. Was it text to self (Does this remind you of something in your life), text to world (Does it remind you of a real-world event), or text to text (Does is it remind you of another book you have read)?

To read and comprehend All but Blind and The Choice.Identify the speaker in each poemCompare and Contrast the three poemsParaphrase a stanza from the Road Not Taken.Define and apply vocabularyAll But Blind by Walter de la Mare

All But Blind by Walter de la Mare

The Choice by Dorothy Parker

The Choice by Dorothy Parker

Answer questions on the next 4 slides to analyze all three poems by tomorrow, May 14, 2014.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014Senior Awards and GraduationThursday, May 15, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsWrite 2-4 sentences about a connection that you made with All But Blind. Was it text to self (Does this remind you of something in your life), text to world (Does it remind you of a real-world event), or text to text (Does is it remind you of another book you have read)?

Review and Assess and Integrate Language Skills pages 49-50.Friday, May 16, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsWrite 2-4 sentences about a connection that you made with The Choice. Was it text to self (Does this remind you of something in your life), text to world (Does it remind you of a real-world event), or text to text (Does is it remind you of another book you have read)?

To Assess knowledge and understanding of interpreting the poems The Road Not Taken, All But Blind, and The ChoiceMonday, May 19, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsDiagram and label the following sentence:The young and lonely child longed for a friend.Define and apply gerunds Gerunds

Diagramming Gerunds

Guided Practice 1-2Independent Practice 3-5

Answer Key Gerunds

Application Underline the gerund phrases in the following sentences.I enjoy playing video games.Starting each morning by swimming laps is healthy.Write two sentences using a gerund.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsFind the gerund phrases in the following sentence.Cooking dinner is fun.Assess understanding of gerunds.Define and apply participlesParticiples

Participles

Diagramming Participles

Guided Practice 1-2Independent Practice 3-5

Participle Answer Key

ClosingUnderline the participle phrase in the following.The running boards on my vehicle are muddy.The students living in Rogers or Bentonville may ride the bus to school.Write two sentences using participles.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsUnderline the gerund phrases and circle the participle phrases in the following sentence.The cooking class has given me hope of preparing dinner tonight. Assess understanding of gerunds and participles.Define and apply infinitives.Infinitives

InfinitivesDiagramming InfinitivesGuided Practice 1-2Independent Practice 3-5

Infinitives Answer Key

Closing Underline and label the gerund, participle, and infinitive phrases.

Answer Key

Thursday, May 22, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsUnderline and label the verbal phrases in the following sentence. Swimming practice ran late, so I had to run home or I would be late for studying for the exam.Assess understanding of gerunds, participles, and infinitives.Review Parts of a sentence: subject, verb, linking verb, direct object, predicate compliment, adjective, adverb, preposition, object of the preposition, gerunds, participles, infinitives, adverb clauses, and adjective clauses on juned.com.Friday, May 23, 2014Practice Prior SkillsLearning GoalsAre the following lines called a couplet or stanza? Why?Winter Moon by Langston HughesHow thin and sharp is the moon tonight!How thin and sharp and the ghostly whiteIs the slim curved crook of the moon tonight.Review elements of writing, literary terms and words of the week on junoed.com