Thursday Bell-work 10-23

1
Thursday Bell-work 10-23

• Write each sentence and fill in the blank with
  the appropriate word wall word.
• During class, he always tried to __________from
  the lecture so the teacher would get off topic.
• He is a ________ witness he always tells the
  truth.
• Lada Gaga is _______, especially when she wore
  the meat suit to the VMAs.
• Can you ____________ that quote into your paper?
• I think the new girl is _______ she seems really
  nice.

2
Announcements

• If you have not shown me your poem for approval,
  make sure that you do! (only if you plan on
  reading it in front of the class.)
• Remember it is for a test grade and make sure
  that you incorporate all of information in it as
  per the guidelines indicate.

3
Todays EQs

• EQ 10 How do we make inferences and draw
  conclusions?
• EQ 33 How do we differentiate a summary from a
  paraphrase?
• EQ 40 How do we differentiate the appropriate
  words from frequently confused pairs?
• EQ 44How do we decipher the characteristics of
  lyric poetry, epics, sonnets, dramatic poetry,
  and ballads?
• My Measureable goals
• I can read and understanding informational text.
• I can write a summary.
• I can distinguish between confusing pairs.
• I can identify types of poetry.

4
Knowledge Check What type of poem is this?
Respond in one sentence and support your claim
with evidence from the poem.

• When kids go trick-or-treatsAnd get lots and
  lots of sweetsYou know it is Halloween.When
  the trees give up their yellow leavesAnd the
  dead give back their R.I.P.sYou know it is
  Halloween.An Ode to scrumptious snacksAn Ode
  to skeletons that clackAn Ode to DraculaAn Ode
  to tarantulasAn Ode to HalloweenAn Ode to the
  years best timeAn Ode to clocks that chimeAn
  Ode to Halloween

5
Knowledge Check!

• Write the sentence below using the correct form
  of your or youre.
• Can I borrow _______ car? If ______ sure about
  it, I will be very careful not to put a dent in
  it.

6
Turn in your books to page 771-772

• Lets read about Poetry Slams
• Remember we are having one tomorrow!!!

7
Understanding the Text

• Why have these young poets gathered as described
  in The Night Poetry Rocked the House?
• Summarize How was the National Youth Poetry Slam
  a rewarding experience for the author?
• Write a 1-2 sentence summary and support your
  claim with evidence from the text.

8
Lets work on our Poems!

• Look at the rubric from yesterday.
• I will be coming around to check on your work. If
  you already have it finished, I will check it for
  you!

9
Exit Ticket

• What is a antonym for cordial?
• Why are poetry slams exciting for young poets?
• What are the characteristics of a ballad?
• What are the characteristics of an epic?