1. Brainstorm… p. 22 Remember color symbolism?
Do some brainstorming/write down everything you can remember about different colors and what they symbolize.
Start thinking about the colors that really represent you and/or some of your most significant memories.

2. Paint Chip Poetry - Example
Summer Sigh is the color of July I remember mint chocolate chip birthday cake and how it felt to be able to invite everyone I knew I can still hear my mom wondering aloud if we had left anyone out I can still see my dad showing off the severed thumb trick...again I miss my grandparents gathered around the picnic table waiting for my wish Summer Sigh is the color of days melting away

3. Paint Chip Poetry - Template
Select a color that reminds you of a childhood memory.
Draft on p Do your final draft when ready.
[Paint color's name] is the color of __________________
I remember __________________
and how it felt to__________________
I can still hear__________________
I can still see __________________
I miss__________________

4. Poetry Analysis 101
Figure out what lesson you’re supposed to learn from the poem. This is probably the theme.
Figure out the author’s feeling/emotions. This is tone.
Figure out your feelings/emotions/the effect(s) the poem had on you. This is mood.
Don’t be scared. It’s just a poem!

5. One-Pagers: Response to Literature
Again… don’t be scared!
Use the handout provided to help guide you.
Put this handout: One-Pagers – on p. 23

6. Poetry Activity
RL1: Read a poem and cite strong and thorough textual evidence that supports your analysis of the text.
Directions:
1) Read your poem. Consider annotating.
2) Answer the poetry analysis questions. (goes on p. 24)
3) Complete a one-pager.

7. Table of Contents P. 22 – Brainstorm & Paint Chip Poem
P. 23 – One-Pager: Response to Lit.
P. 24 – Poetry Analysis – “Name of my Poem”