1. Thursday Bell-work 10-23 Write each sentence and fill in the blank with the appropriate word wall word. Write each sentence and fill in the blank with the appropriate word wall word. 1. During class, he always tried to __________from the lecture so the teacher would get off topic. 2. He is a ________ witness; he always tells the truth. 3. Lada Gaga is _______, especially when she wore the meat suit to the VMA’s. 4. Can you ____________ that quote into your paper? 5. I think the new girl is _______; she seems really nice.

2. Announcements If you have not shown me your poem for approval, make sure that you do! (only if you plan on reading it in front of the class.) If you have not shown me your poem for approval, make sure that you do! (only if you plan on reading it in front of the class.) Remember it is for a test grade and make sure that you incorporate all of information in it as per the guidelines indicate. Remember it is for a test grade and make sure that you incorporate all of information in it as per the guidelines indicate.

3. Today’s EQ’s EQ: 10 How do we make inferences and draw conclusions? EQ: 33 How do we differentiate a summary from a paraphrase? EQ: 40 How do we differentiate the appropriate words from frequently confused pairs? EQ: 44How do we decipher the characteristics of lyric poetry, epics, sonnets, dramatic poetry, and ballads? My Measureable goals: I can read and understanding informational text. I can write a summary. I can distinguish between confusing pairs. I can identify types of poetry.

4. Knowledge Check: What type of poem is this? Respond in one sentence and support your claim with evidence from the poem. When kids go trick-or-treats And get lots and lots of sweets You know it is Halloween. When the trees give up their yellow leaves And the dead give back their R.I.P.s You know it is Halloween. An Ode to scrumptious snacks An Ode to skeletons that clack An Ode to Dracula An Ode to tarantulas An Ode to Halloween An Ode to the year’s best time An Ode to clocks that chime An Ode to Halloween When kids go trick-or-treats And get lots and lots of sweets You know it is Halloween. When the trees give up their yellow leaves And the dead give back their R.I.P.s You know it is Halloween. An Ode to scrumptious snacks An Ode to skeletons that clack An Ode to Dracula An Ode to tarantulas An Ode to Halloween An Ode to the year’s best time An Ode to clocks that chime An Ode to Halloween

5. Knowledge Check! Write the sentence below using the correct form of your or you’re. Write the sentence below using the correct form of your or you’re. Can I borrow _______ car? If ______ sure about it, I will be very careful not to put a dent in it. Can I borrow _______ car? If ______ sure about it, I will be very careful not to put a dent in it.

6. Turn in your books to page 771- 772 Let’s read about Poetry Slams Let’s read about Poetry Slams Remember we are having one tomorrow!!! Remember we are having one tomorrow!!!

7. Understanding the Text 1. Why have these young poets gathered as described in “The Night Poetry Rocked the House?” 2. Summarize: How was the National Youth Poetry Slam a rewarding experience for the author? 3. Write a 1-2 sentence summary and support your claim with evidence from the text.

8. Let’s work on our Poems! Look at the rubric from yesterday. Look at the rubric from yesterday. I will be coming around to check on your work. If you already have it finished, I will check it for you! I will be coming around to check on your work. If you already have it finished, I will check it for you!

9. Exit Ticket What is a antonym for cordial? What is a antonym for cordial? Why are poetry slams exciting for young poets? Why are poetry slams exciting for young poets? What are the characteristics of a ballad? What are the characteristics of a ballad? What are the characteristics of an epic? What are the characteristics of an epic?