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1 February 24, 2012 Sit down… quietly. Start independent reading.
How to avoid an after school detention: Sit down… quietly. Start independent reading. Do steps 1-2 before the bell rings.

2 Objectives for Today Independent Reading.
Create “House of Dies Drear” Bio-Poems. Present your Creative Writing.

3 Independent Reading SECTION II- Feb. 24th Date, Title, Page Number. Describe how you are similar or different than a character in your book. Compare and contrast your traits to a character in your book. SECTION III- Annotated Bibliography: Author, Title, Date, # of pages Tell about the book… paragraphs.

4 Opening Mrs. Best Dedicated, Energetic, Caring
Who wonders if I do enough to help others Who fears making bad decisions Who feels happy and peaceful when she's snow skiing down a steep mountain Who would like to travel to Hawaii Who dreams that all her students will become successful! ____________________________________________________________ Looking at this example… What form of creative writing is this?

5 Opening Notes-Section 1 What is Poetry ???
Poetry- A form of writing used to express oneself creatively. Creative Writing- writing that expresses the writer's thoughts and feelings in an imaginative, unique, and poetic way.

6 Opening Notes- Section 1
What are Bio Poems? Bio-Poem- a simple poem written about a person. follows a predictable pattern usually does not rhyme can be autobiographical or biographical

7 Work Time Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 1.With your partner: a. Start the Bio
Poem Planning sheet. b. Discuss the subject you each chose. 1. Independently: a. Complete the Bio Poem Planning boxes for the subject/person you chose. a. Study the Bio Poem Template. b. On blank paper, write your very own BIO POEM, using your planning sheet info. c. Be creative! Use colors and markers.

8 Closing Bio-Poem Presentations
Presenters Audience Speak loudly and clearly Look at the audience After sharing your bio poem, ask if there are any questions Be a good listener Eye contact Take notes Raise your hand when asked for participation

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