Brainstorm… p. 22 Remember color symbolism? Do some brainstorming/write down everything you can remember about different colors and what they symbolize. Start thinking about the colors that really represent you and/or some of your most significant memories.

Paint Chip Poetry - Example Summer Sigh is the color of July I remember mint chocolate chip birthday cake and how it felt to be able to invite everyone I knew I can still hear my mom wondering aloud if we had left anyone out I can still see my dad showing off the severed thumb trick...again I miss my grandparents gathered around the picnic table waiting for my wish Summer Sigh is the color of days melting away

Paint Chip Poetry - Template Select a color that reminds you of a childhood memory. Draft on p. 22. Do your final draft when ready.   [Paint color's name] is the color of __________________ I remember __________________ and how it felt to__________________ I can still hear__________________ I can still see __________________ I miss__________________

Poetry Analysis 101 Figure out what lesson you’re supposed to learn from the poem. This is probably the theme. Figure out the author’s feeling/emotions. This is tone. Figure out your feelings/emotions/the effect(s) the poem had on you. This is mood. Don’t be scared. It’s just a poem!

One-Pagers: Response to Literature Again… don’t be scared! Use the handout provided to help guide you. Put this handout: One-Pagers – on p. 23

Poetry Activity RL1: Read a poem and cite strong and thorough textual evidence that supports your analysis of the text. Directions: 1) Read your poem. Consider annotating. 2) Answer the poetry analysis questions. (goes on p. 24) 3) Complete a one-pager.

Table of Contents P. 22 – Brainstorm & Paint Chip Poem P. 23 – One-Pager: Response to Lit. P. 24 – Poetry Analysis – “Name of my Poem”