1. **Make sure you are checking our class blog DAILY!!!**
DO NOW – 9/19
10 minutes: new vocabulary list
This list closes next Monday morning! Don’t waste time!!!
Please note: The list that was due today is closed, as promised.
You had a week to complete it.
You even had time in class to work on it
No, I will not reopen it.
Yes, I mentioned this daily.
Yes, I texted a reminder.
It is your responsibility to pay attention and keep up!!!
**Make sure you are checking our class blog DAILY!!!**

2. Objectives What am I learning? Why am I learning it?
Reflective Writing, The Six Traits of Writing, and Literary Devices
Why am I learning it?
To be able to properly and vividly express my thoughts and experiences on paper
How will I know I learned?
I will have written a personal reflective poem, using the six traits and literary devices.

3. Let’s Brainstorm! Quickly!
On a sheet of paper, list 7 significant events/moments (good and/or bad) that have shaped your life.
Go!

4. Individual Work: Draft Your Own Reflection Poem
Write a personal reflection poem.
At least 10 lines.
Can be a sonnet, ballad, free verse, etc.
Must use at least 2 of the literary devices we’ve discussed. Highlight the lines in your poem of the literary devices and label it.
Do not plagiarize.
Submit before the bell rings.

5. Use the remainder of the class period to:
Work on your current vocabulary.com list that is due on Monday, September 26th. It will close on Monday morning.
Read silently.
You may choose a book from the shelf, but please return it.
Continue taking notes on your chosen book.
Everyone should be occupied. An idle mind is Negativity’s workshop!
Keep in mind: If I don’t see you working that leads me to believe that you are satisfied with your progress in this class and I should have no need to sympathize with your whining or requests when grades are due.
You are responsible for you!