Delilah By Casey Carroll

Poem Objectives

She has blue eyes like the ocean. Her tongue like a rose. Her nose like a heart. Her tail like a fan. Her black coat like the night sky.

Students will be able to: C1-Elements-Identify and explain character, setting, or poetic device. C2-Inferences-Make judgements about specific textual events, ideas, or character analysis. C3-Theme/Concept-Identify a major idea or theme in the text with evidence.

Habits of Mind Thinking flexibly Innovating, Imagining, Creative Posing questions

Rigor Discussion

Answer 2 of the 3 questions: C3- In 10 words or less tell what you think the main idea might be. C1-Explain how the author describes Delilah as a lovable creature? C2- In 3-5 sentences describe who or what Delilah is? Use evidence from the poem.

Relevance Creative Synthesis

Complete 2 of 3 activities: Write 3 more verses to the poem Delilah. Illustrate each verse. Practice with 2 friends saying the poem over. Present the poem to your class. (Use Pixie 2, PowerPoint, posters) Write a poem like "Delilah" to describe your pet or animal you know. Use at least 3 verses. Research the career of veterinarian medicine. Find all the info you can on at least 4 aspects of the job. Be creative in your presentation to your class.