1. HW: SPELLING DUE THURS OBJECTIVES: TLW…  Explain how figurative language contributes to the meaning of a poem  Explain how authors create meaning through stylistic elements  Write a poem using poetic techniques, figurative language, graphic elements IR: figurative language RWS: poetry  Read aloud: FRACTIONS  IR: FRACTIONS with a partner WWS: poetry  Mini: ordinary to poetic  Write: poetry journal Monday, Feb 17

2. HW: SPELLING DUE THURS OBJECTIVES: TLW…  Explain how figurative language contributes to the meaning of a poem  Explain how authors create meaning through stylistic elements  Write a poem using poetic techniques, figurative language, graphic elements IR: figurative language RWS: poetry  Mini-lesson: Intro poetry project  IR: begin reading for research WWS: poetry  Mini: what is an ode  Write: ode Tuesday, Feb 18

3. HW: SPELLING DUE THURS OBJECTIVES: TLW…  Explain how figurative language contributes to the meaning of a poem  Explain how authors create meaning through stylistic elements  Write a poem using poetic techniques, figurative language, graphic elements IR: figurative language RWS: poetry  Mini-lesson: poetry quiz  IR: continue reading poems for terms WWS: poetry  Mini: what is a limerick  Write: limerick Wednesday, Feb 19

4. HW: SPELLING TEST TOMORROW OBJECTIVES: TLW…  Explain how figurative language contributes to the meaning of a poem  Explain how authors create meaning through stylistic elements  Write a poem using poetic techniques, figurative language, graphic elements IR: figurative language RWS: poetry  Mini-lesson: works cited  IR: continue working on project WWS: poetry  Mini: rhyming verse vs. free verse  Write: choose a style and compose an original poem Thursday, Feb 20

5. HW: NONE OBJECTIVES: TLW…  Explain how figurative language contributes to the meaning of a poem  Explain how authors create meaning through stylistic elements  Write a poem using poetic techniques, figurative language, graphic elements IR: Figurative language RWS: poetry  mini-lesson: teacher faves  IR: poetry project WWS: poetry  Mini: poetry revising  Write: poetry free write, or choose poem and revise/ rewrite Friday, Feb 21