Today’s Essay Prompt

11 Minute Essay Rough Draft For one minute only, write your stance on this position and why you chose that stance. For three minutes only, write about this topic using an example from your own life. For three minutes only, write about this topic using an example in literature. For three minutes only, write about this topic using an example in history or current events For one minute only, write about the impact or importance of this topic in general.

Use an exclamation point to indicate what you feel strongly about. “Trust” First Reading * Use a star for significant information, devices, and strategies you notice. ! Use an exclamation point to indicate what you feel strongly about. ? Use a question mark next for parts that are confusing or next to any information that you’d like to explore further.

Diction. What do you notice about the word choice in the poem? Trust second reading F Figurative language. Look for similes, metaphors, personification, etc… I Imagery. What are the main images of the poem? What can you infer based on these images? D Diction. What do you notice about the word choice in the poem?

PITT Poetry Analysis In your groups, compare your markings. Then fill in your PITT graphic organizer. Be prepared to share with the class.

Reading comprehension & Short Answer questions Silently and on your own, answer the reading comprehension questions. Bubble in your GradeCam and write your multiple choice answers on a separate sheet of paper so we can kahoot! Yes, you have to do the short answer.

Exit ticket: Kahoot! When you’re finished, hand in your sheet, grab your phone and go to kahoot.it We will putting our answers into a kahoot quiz. And yes, there are more prizes and glory to be had!