1. Advanced English September 16-17
6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
d) Identify and analyze figurative language.
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry.
b) Make, confirm, and revise predictions.
c) Describe how word choice and imagery contribute to the meaning of a text.
f) Use information in the text to draw conclusions and make inferences.
j) Identify and analyze the author’s use of figurative language.
6.7 The student will write narration, description, exposition, and persuasion.
a) Identify audience and purpose.
b) Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas.
c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic.
d) Establish a central idea and organization.
e) Compose a topic sentence or thesis statement if appropriate.
f) Write multiparagraph compositions with elaboration and unity.
g) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice.
h) Expand and embed ideas by using modifiers, standard coordination, and subordination in complete sentences.
i) Revise sentences for clarity of content including specific vocabulary and information.
j) Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing.
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing.
a) Use a variety of graphic organizers, including sentence diagrams, to analyze and improve sentence formation and paragraph structure.
b) Use subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases and clauses.
c) Use pronoun-antecedent agreement to include indefinite pronouns.
d) Maintain consistent verb tense across paragraphs.
e) Eliminate double negatives.
f) Use quotation marks with dialogue.
g) Choose adverbs to describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
h) Use correct spelling for frequently used words.

2. Things to Do Today Review TVFS Chapter 1 Quiz
Review figurative language
Introduce “Where I’m From” poems
Brainstorm for “Where I’m From” poems
Begin writing rough draft for “Where I’m From” poems

3. TVFS Chapter 1 Quiz 1.What is a B and B letter? 2.What is calligraphy?
3.How does Noah become best man at the wedding?
4.What happens to five of the invitations?
5.Describe Noah.
6.Who is Ms. Olinski?
7.What happens to the wedding cake?
8.From which character’s point of view is this chapter told?
9.Who are The Souls?
10.How does Noah spend his summer vacation?
11.Explain how you feel about this assignment in paragraph form. Was chapter 1 challenging? Do you like the book? Positive feelings? Negative feelings? Ideas? Thoughts?

4. Figurative Language
1. The evening melted away like a snowflake. 2. Time is a thief. 3. She clattered and clanged as she washed the dishes.
Which one shows onomatopoeia? Which one shows a simile? Which one shows a metaphor? How do you know?

5. Examples of Figurative Language and Imagery
It was dark and dim in the forest. 
The children were screaming and shouting in the fields. 
He whiffed the aroma of brewed coffee. 
The girl ran her hands on a soft satin fabric. 
The fresh and juicy oranges are very cold and sweet.

6. “Where I’m From”
"If you don't know where you're from, you'll have a hard time saying where you're going."
~Wendell Berry
I’m from a group of friends worldwide, On six different continents and in many countries that speak different languages. I’m from a background of literacy, Parents who read to me every night before bed, Grandparents who lovingly called me “Bookworm,” A mother who taught me cursive before kindergarten. I’m from a background of educators, Informal but real, Who imparted a love of learning to me And who encourage me to persevere to impact others.
I’m from the mountains, Beautiful Blue Ridge and Appalachian, The heart of the Shenandoah Valley, VA. . I’m from the agricultural sector, Southern hospitality, down-home cooking, and of course, sweet tea. I’m from a family of believers, Parents who took me to church, Grandparents who showed me God’s truth. I’m from a home full of warmth, laughter, and love With sisters as playmates and best friends.

7. “Where I’m From” Rubric

8. “Where I’m From” Poem Assignment
Brainstorm
ROUGH DRAFT DUE TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY!