Friday
12/11/09

1&2 Lesson Focus: What is onomatopoeia?
What other literary devices can I find in “Love that Dog”?
Collect “The Gift of the Magi” rewrites

1. Free read
2. Read “Love that Dog”
3. Literary device hunt
Homework: None

4th Period: How can I make “The Gift of the Magi” more modern?
1. Examples of rewrites
2. Rewrite with your partner
Homework: None

5&6 Lesson Focus: What should I be looking for in my free read?
How can I make “The Gift of the Magi” more modern?
1. Free read
2. Examples of modern magi rewrites
3. “The Gift of the Magi” rewrite
Homework: None