february 24, 2012 how to avoid an after school detention: 1. sit down… quietly. 2. start...
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February 24, 2012How to avoid an after school detention:
1. Sit down… quietly.2. Start independent reading.3. Do steps 1-2 before the bell rings.
Objectives for Today
1. Independent Reading.2. Create “House of Dies Drear”
Bio-Poems.3. Present your Creative Writing.
Independent Reading SECTION II- Feb. 24th1. Date, Title, Page Number.
2. Describe how you are similar or different than a character in your book. Compare and contrast your traits to a character in your book.
SECTION III- 1. Annotated Bibliography:
a. Author, Title, Date, # of pagesb. Tell about the book… paragraphs.
Mrs. Best
Dedicated, Energetic, Caring
Who wonders if I do enough to help others
Who fears making bad decisions
Who feels happy and peaceful when she's snow skiing down a steep mountain
Who would like to travel to Hawaii
Who dreams that all her students will become successful!
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Looking at this example… What form of creative writing is this?
Opening
What is Poetry ???
Poetry- A form of writing used to express oneself creatively.
Creative Writing- writing that expresses the writer's thoughts and feelings in an imaginative, unique, and poetic way.
OpeningNotes-Section 1
OpeningNotes- Section 1
What are Bio Poems? Bio-Poem- a simple poem written about a person.• follows a predictable pattern• usually does not rhyme• can be autobiographical or biographical
Work Time
Part 1 Part 2 Part 31.With your
partner:
a. Start the Bio Poem Planning
sheet.
b. Discuss the subject
you each chose.
1. Independently:
a. Complete the Bio Poem Planning boxes for the subject/person you chose.
1. Independently:
a. Study the Bio Poem Template.
b. On blank paper, write your very own BIO
POEM, using your planning sheet info.
c. Be creative! Use colors and markers.
ClosingBio-Poem Presentations
Presenters Audience
a. Speak loudly and clearly
b. Look at the audience
c. After sharing your bio poem, ask if there are any questions
a. Be a good listener
b. Eye contact
c. Take notes
d. Raise your hand when asked for participation