Monday,+November+28

Bell Ringer

 * In groups, look at the descriptors for the 4 point rubric. Score the student samples.
 * As a class, discuss the scores given for each of the student samples.
 * Using 3 colors, mark your [|point, evidence, and explanation] in your returned open response.
 * If you would like to revise your open response for a higher grade, you can do it before the end of Friday this week.

Read
[|"Kindness"] (poem by Naomi Shihab Nye)

Word Study- In Context
desolate gravity

Quick Assessment- Tone Thesis
Write a tone thesis for "Kindness" to turn in.

Style Question-
How does Nye use figurative language in her poem? Discuss the effect of this figurative language in relation to her overall theme. (Partner-Pair-Share)

Get Inspired!
Use figurative language in a poem of your own! Focus your poem on the same general subject. Make it fit into our essential question.Your poem should be at least 8 lines long. Post the poem on your blog and label it "poetry." Make sure to give it a great title! Due- Friday, December 2.