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1 Trashy Poetry Purpose: To improve word choice in writing

2 Shel Silverstein  “Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout”  Choral Reading  In pods: Discuss word choice and the selection of powerful and juicy adjectives that create pictures in the reader’s mind

3 Your Trash List  AW #12: Create a poem using your list of trash items. Follow your own form or use the Silverstein model  Illustrate as desired  For up to 15 pts. extra credit -- Type up your poem and illustrate it in color or decorate in some creative way to hang on the bulletin board. Due Monday.

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