1. April 13 Warm Up: Knowsys Group 23 Fill-in-the-Blank What is an Adverb? pg. 131-132 Check Poetry Terms Crossword (homework) Poetry Quiz Analyze Poetry - Literature textbook pg. 610 -Analyze Message from a Caterpillar and Shelter -Write a persona poem

2. April 14 Warm Up: Knowsys Group 23 Antonyms Adverbs, pgs. 133-134 - modifying adjectives and other adverbs Analyze & Write Poetry Literature text pgs. 601, 604, 611 - analyze imagery in “Oranges” by Gary Soto - complete comprehension questions on back - complete SOAPSTone chart - complete persona - write imagery poem : use poetry elements, imagery, brush strokes

3. Warm Up: Group 23 Personal Narrative Prompt Adverbs, pgs. 135-136 -comparative & superlative forms Analyze & Write Poetry -complete “Oranges” comprehension questions and SOAPSTone chart - write imagery poem : use poetry elements, imagery, brush strokes - Write figurative language poem April 15

4. Warm Up: Knowsys 23 narrative, quiz tomorrow Analyze Poetry “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” by Maya Angelou pages 290-292 in textbook -Analyze using SIFTT chart: symbol, imagery, figurative language, tone and theme Library Check out books for next week’s STAAR Testing April 16 Need a real book for next week. STAAR test does NOT allow electronic readers.

5. Warm Up: Knowsys Group 23 Quiz; introduce Group 24 Adverbs, pg. 137 -irregular comparative forms Analyze & Write Poetry - Write figurative language poem “On Turning Ten” by Billy Collins pages 293-294 in textbook -Analyze using TPCASTT template: title, paraphrase, connotation, diction, attitude, tone shift, and theme Library Check out books for next week’s STAAR Testing April 17 Need a real book for next week. STAAR test does NOT allow electronic readers.