1.  Homework on the top right hand corner of your desk.  Read the following quote and on notebook paper, explain why you agree or disagree. Is this quote true? Defend your answer.  "Those who don't write well, don't think well. If you don't think well, other people will do your thinking for you."

2. The Story of King Midas  Long, long ago there lived a king named Midas who loved gold. Although he was a rich king, he always wanted more.  One day, as he was walking in the forest, King Midas met a spirit who granted him one wish. Without thinking for a moment, he answered. His wish? That everything he touched would turn to gold. The wish came true, and Midas was ecstatic. Everything from stones to flowers turned into solid gold under his touch.  When he got back to his palace, he went to embrace his daughter and tell her the good news. As soon as he touched her, however, she turned into a solid gold statue. Midas realized to his horror that he could make as much gold as he wanted, but it would never bring his daughter back.

3.  Everything that glitters is not gold.  Fortune means nothing without your loved ones to share it with.

4.  Week 8 Vocabulary Quiz on 10/27.  Unit Test on 10/28.

5.  SWBAT compare and contrast themes between poems.  SWBAT to explain theme and figurative language present in poetry.

6.  Pages 1-6 in the blue “Writing Coach Workbook”. (Due Friday 10/24)  If you lose these pages, you will take a “0”. I will not give you another copy!!!

7.  We will read and annotate this poem together.  Answer the following:  What is the poem about?  What POV is this poem written from? Why is this important?  Are there examples of figurative language? Locate them.  Who is speaking? What can I tell about him/her?  What does this poem make you think of?  What is the author's tone? What is your mood as a reader?  What is a possible theme of this poem? Defend your answer.

8.  Read and annotate this poem with a partner.  Answer the following:  What is the poem about?  What POV is this poem written from? Why is this important?  Are there examples of figurative language? Locate them.  Who is speaking? What can I tell about him/her?  What does this poem make you think of?  What is the author's tone? What is your mood as a reader?  What is a possible theme of this poem? Defend your answer.

9.  We can use “Double Bubbles” to compare and contrast different topics, texts, etc.  Let’s practice using a “Double Bubble” by comparing winter to summer.  How are winter and summer similar?  How are winter and summer different?

11.  How is “Mother to Son” similar and different to “Don’t Quit”.  How are the themes different/similiar?  How are the point of views different/similar?  How is the purpose of these poems similar/different?