Poetry Day 3

Bell Ringer

Question 1: In your opinion, how do you believe the world was created?Write at least FOUR complete sentences to explain your answer.

Question 2: Have you ever heard of any alternate theories that go against what you believe?

Write at least TWO complete sentences to explain your answer.

HOOK

• http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/the-big-bang.htm

• Evolution: The central idea of biological evolution is that all life on Earth shares a common ancestor, just as you and your cousins share a common grandmother.

“I don’t have enough faith” by Daniel Human

1. Make a prediction based on the title.

2. Independently, read the poem and write a short response with these questions in mind:

• What is the poem about?• If you are unsure, what makes the poem difficult to

understand?

What in the world is he saying!!!???

Follow along with me as we paraphrase and summarize stanza one.

Paradox

• Definition: A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth

• Example: “You gotta be cruel to be kind”• Example: “You must die in order to live eternally”

• Identify one example of paradox within the FIRST stanza of “I don’t have enough faith”.

Partner Practice One

• Read the second stanza with a partner and complete the following:• Paraphrase each idea within the stanza• Summarize entire stanza

BE READY TO SHARE YOUR ANSWERS.

Partner Practice Two

• Read the third stanza with a partner and complete the following:• Paraphrase each idea within the stanza• Summarize entire stanza

BE READY TO SHARE YOUR ANSWERS.

Partner Practice Three

• Read the fourth, fifth, and sixth stanza with a partner and complete the following:• Paraphrase each idea within the stanza• Summarize entire stanza

BE READY TO SHARE YOUR ANSWERS.

Homework

1. Re-read “I don’t have enough faith” with your annotations and write a summary of the entire poem. Write at least FIVE complete sentences.

2. Define the following words in the context of “I don’t have enough faith,” and choose five of the words to write an original sentence for each, accurately using the word.

1. Faith 7. Potion

2. Scarce 8. Gospel

3. Theoretical 9. Smidgen

4. Heretical 10. Programmed

5. Contrary 11. Wisdom

6. Notion

DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD!

Literary vs. Expository Writing

o Tells a story

o Includes a setting and

character

o Contains a conflict

o Includes dialogue

o Provides a resolution

o Prompt will include a photo

o Creative

o Explains/discusses a topic

o Includes a thesis statement

o Contains evidence

o Includes commentary (reasoning)

o Provides a conclusion

o Prompt will be completely textual

o Informative

Literary Expository

STAAR English I Writing 2011 Release Sam ple Prom pt for Expository W riting

Read the information in the box below.

In 1955 medical researcher J onas Salk introduced an effective polio vaccine. At the time polio was considered the biggest threat to public health, yet Salk refused to profit by patenting the vaccine because he was more concerned with preventing disease than with personal gain.

Although many people work to benefit themselves, some people choose to put others first. Think carefully about this statement.

Write an essay explaining whether people should be more concerned about others than about themselves.

Be sure to —

• clearly state your thesis

• organize and develop your ideas effectively

• choose your words carefully

• edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling

In 1955 medical researcher Jonas Salk introduced an effective polio vaccine. At the time polio was considered the biggest threat to public health, yet Salk refused to profit by patenting the vaccine because he was more concerned with preventing disease than with personal gain.

Although many people work to benefit themselves, some people choose to put others first. Think carefully about this statement.

Write an essay explaining why people should be more concerned about others than about themselves.

Brainstorming

•Listing•Cluster Model•Free-Write

In 1955 medical researcher Jonas Salk introduced an effective polio vaccine. At the time polio was considered the biggest threat to public health, yet Salk refused to profit by patenting the vaccine because he was more concerned with preventing disease than with personal gain.

Although many people work to benefit themselves, some people choose to put others first. Think carefully about this statement.

Write an essay explaining why people should be more concerned about others than about themselves.

Your Turn!

Using the listing model, make a list of at least 10 topics you could write about in response to the following prompt:

Write an essay explaining what it means to be a true

friend.

Moving forward…

For the prompt below, you will INDEPENDENTLY:

1) List at least 10 possible topics

2) Circle your top three

3) Complete a cluster map using those three topics.

Write an essay explaining what it would take for you to lose faith in

someone or something.

Poetry Day 4

Bell Ringer – 10 minutes

Take out your homework!

Answer the following short answer question in your journal or on notebook paper:

What is the author’s message in the poem, “I don’t have enough faith”? Be sure to use textual evidence to explain your answer.

Aside

Definition: A dramatic device in which a character makes a short speech intended for the audience but not heard by the other characters on stage.

Example: From Romeo and JulietJULIET: (not knowing ROMEO hears her) Oh, Romeo, Romeo, why do you have to be Romeo? Forget about your father and change your name. Or else, if you won’t change your name, just swear you love me and I’ll stop being a Capulet.

ROMEO: (to himself) Should I listen for more, or should I speak now?

Rhyme Scheme

• Definition: A way of describing the pattern of end rhymes in a poem.

Example:

My cat is nice. A

My cat likes mice. A

My cat is fat. B

I like my cat. B

Rhyme Scheme

Let’s Try!

My cat is nice. A

My cat is fat. B

My cat likes mice. ?

I like my cat. ? 

My cat is gray. ?My cat is fat. ?My cat is cute. ?I like my cat. ?

Independent Practice

• Find at least THREE examples of figurative language and identify the type.

One of these examples must be a paradox.

• Short Answer Question: • How does the author’s use of figurative language

help the reader understand his message? Be sure to use textual evidence to support your answer.

Writing Review

1) What is expository writing?

2) What key word must I look for in the prompt?

3) Why is it important to brainstorm?

4) What are three types of brainstorming techniques that we discussed in class?

What is a thesis statement and how do I write one?

Let’s find out! Be sure to follow along in your notes!

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