Divide and Conquer! Right side of the room picks a partner and uses Quizlet or flashcards to study for today’s test. You will have 15 minutes to study.

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Divide and Conquer! Right side of the room picks a partner and uses Quizlet or flashcards to study for today’s test. You will have 15 minutes to study as a team. Left side of the room analyzes the poem “Where I’m From.” You will find examples of specific poetic techniques and explain how they impact the poem.

Critical Writing Explain why the phrase “I’m from” is repeated several times in the today’s poem.

L-NeEbJw28 Check the weather… I believe I see some fog in our forecast.

Five Easy Steps to Becoming a Better Reader Preview & Predict Read TWICE! Map the Structure Vocabulary Awareness Stop! Find Proof

“The Fog” 1. Preview & Predict

“The Fog” 2. Read TWICE!! -write notes -connect to text -ask questions

“The Fog” 3. Map the Structure -Cause & Effect ? -Sequence of Events

“The Fog” -Compare & Contrast -Descriptive Web

“The Fog” 4. Vocabulary

“The Fog” 5. STOP! Find the proof.

Critical Writing Of all of today’s strategies, which one was most helpful to you? Why?

FSPT Explain the mood of the poem to a partner. Give text evidence to support your opinion.

Slap Down Pink = A Purple = B Green = C Orange = D Round 1= Worst answer (why?) Round 2 = Best WRONG answer (why?) Round 3 = Correct answer (why?)

Critical Writing Write a short poem about your favorite season. Use personification as well as anyone of these elements: metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, alliteration.

Journal Entry #1 Explain the meaning of this quote: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Where are YOU from?