1. April 21-25, 2014 Ms. Claytor

2. April 21, 2014 Journal #5: In what ways can you express yourself using poetry? Text of the day: “Richard Cory” Lesson Plans: Introduction of rhyme scheme “Richard Cory” Begin Writing What’s Due? Bring your “Richard Cory” poem to class tomorrow

3. April 22, 2014 Journal #6: What about yourself do you want people to know? For example, if you are a shy person at school…are you actually very energetic at home? Text of the day: Your poem Lesson Plans: Work on ABAB poems Share poems (if you want) Homework: None!

4. April 23, 2014 Journal #7: Adjective Search - First, circle at least 4 adjectives in your past five journals. - Rewrite those sentences for today’s journal entry. - Next, make a T-Chart with the adjectives on the left and then synonyms for each word on the right. Lesson Plans: Poetry devices PowerPoint and Example Look at song….if we have time What’s Due? Finish poetic device terms

5. April 24, 2014 Journal #8: Free Write Text of the Day: Poetic Devices in songs Lesson Plans: Look at poetic devices in popular music What’s Due? Finish Songs

6. April 25, 2014 Journal: NO JOURNAL Text of the day: Grab your vocabulary/grammar books Lesson Plans: Complete lesson 17 (all activities) due by the end of class What’s due? Enjoy your weekend!