1. Comm Arts-Day 3 (computers are not needed) Bell Ringer: Below are some of the complex sentences you all wrote yesterday. Please write down if each one really a complex sentence and why or why not AND what sense they are using. (4 minutes) Example: Since the hot, delicious breakfast was over, I went back to my house. Example: Since the hot, delicious breakfast was over, I went back to my house. Answer: Yes, because it has a dependent clause with an awubis word and is followed by an independent clause with a comma in between for a pause. Answer: Yes, because it has a dependent clause with an awubis word and is followed by an independent clause with a comma in between for a pause. 1. Although I enjoy the smell of sweet, crisp mint, I also like the scent of fresh roses. 2. I plan to enjoy this sunny, bright, joyful day, and go to the park. 3. Although the biting wind lashed out at me, I kept walking to go to school. 4. Since I plan to eat the cheesy, gooey, creamy mac and cheese dinner, after I watch tv.

2. Lesson Goal and Essential Question Lesson Goal: I can apply literary techniques to convey meaning. I can explore my relationship with nature. Essential Question: How do I clearly convey my ideas? What is my relationship to nature?

3. Sensory language (Imagery) What is it? Describing words. Example: (5 minutes)

5. Simile and Metaphors Both are comparisons, except similes usually use like or as (can use than) to compare. Metaphors compare things by saying something is something.

6. Guess Who? (2 minutes) The river was as quiet as a mouse. The crown of flowers were more beautiful than one made of diamonds. She is a powerful lioness. After she dances, we all feel we have seen heaven.

7. Nature and Me (Only a Little Planet) p. 4 We are going to read a poem today that describes the planet. Please write down all the describing words you see as you read. Following that take one minute and write about one thing in nature you can identify with your personality. Example: A character trait of my personality is peaceful. One thing in nature that I see is peaceful is a stream or breeches. (1 min)

8. Now take that one thing and compare yourself to it using figurative language (3 minutes) Example: I am peaceful, like a gently, flowing creek, passing through the green forest, as the birds sing sweetly their song of content.

9. Group Time! (12 minutes) Now, you will make a two to three stanza poem, each stanza should be five lines, with your group using the comparisons you made. Add to your poem at least two senses. Please see example poster on the board.

10. Exit Ticket How does comparing yourself to nature help you convey your relationship to nature? (2 minutes)