“Smart Start” – COMPLETE SENTENCES

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."

Read the following story and explain 2 possible themes of the text in complete sentences. (5 minutes)

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. 

Two Possible Themes Were…

Everything that glitters is not gold. Fortune means nothing without your

loved ones to share it with.

Announcements

Week 8 Vocabulary Quiz on 10/27.

Unit Test on 10/28.

Objectives

SWBAT compare and contrast themes between poems.  

SWBAT to explain theme and figurative language present in poetry. 

Homework

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!!!

“Mother to Son” Poem

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.

“Don’t Quit”

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.

“Double Bubble” Compare and Contrast

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?

“Double Bubble” Example

Independent “Double Bubble”

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?