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Bell Ringer: 4th Block
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)

Bell Ringer

‍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.

Text
[|"Unleasing the Power Of Creativity" (essay by Bill Gates from //This I Believe//)]

Word Study

 * optimist
 * rooted
 * inventiveness
 * poignant

Read and annotate the essay. Write a tone thesis (17 minutes).

Small Groups- Discussion
Discuss Purpose and Text Evidence with your group. Fill in your 5 column notes Discuss diction with your group. Look for words, phrases, and sentences that stick out as important.

Writing
Write a chunk on diction. Remember: CD + CM + CM