Do Now: Compare Browning’s Duchess to Porphyria

Day 2: Ping Pong vs. Topical (W) Day 3: Timed Writing (Th.) Objective: SWBAT evaluate two of Robert Browning’s poems by completing a Venn diagram and a 55 minute written response at 70-80% mastery by the end of two periods. Agenda Day 1: Venn Diagram (T) Day 2: Ping Pong vs. Topical (W) Day 3: Timed Writing (Th.) RL.8.1, 8.2, 8.3,8.4,8.5,8.6, 8.7, & 8.10 W8.9

Share your findings from the online lecture.

Which line(s) would you connect?

List of Comparisons Physically Control/Power Form Rhyme Scheme Duke vs. the Lover Tone Death Theme Lines Settings Length Audience Subject Figurative language ______________ _______________

“My Last Duchess” Porphyria’s Lover

Discuss which of items from the list you could write the most about.

Do Now: Day 2 Write 3-5 sentences where you discuss which of the two Browning poems is an easier read.

Transition Phrases for C/C

Circle the transitions in your copy

Which ones would you use to determine the easier reading? Physically Control/Power Form Rhyme Scheme Duke vs. the Lover Tone Death Theme Lines Settings Length Audience Subject Figurative language Complexity ______________ _______________

Rewrite: Discuss which of the two poems is an easier read, using the point by point method.

Do Now: (DAY 3) Notebook Check Select 2 pages from the poetry unit in your notebooks that best reflectS your work overall. Tag those two pages with a post-it for grading. * Staple or glue any loose paper.

Color-code using the point by point method vs. Color-code using the point by point method

Label each sentence in one of the body paragraphs 1. T (Topic Sentence) 2. Circle Transitions 3. E (Examples) 4. A (Analysis)

Body # 2 Which of the couples have a more turbulent relationship?

Exit Slip Underline the strongest sentence in your paragraph. Share with a partner Add to your response.