Monday
12/14/09

1&2 Lesson Focus: What should I be looking for in my free read?
What is a new way to take notes?
1. Free Read
2. Listen to “Sam McGee”
3. Literary Device hunt: simile, hyperbole, personification and alliteration
4. Begin the vocabulary
Homework: Finish the vocabulary/literary device hunt
Finish the Diamonte poem by Wednesday

4th Period Lesson Focus: What is Diamonte poetry?
How can I make “The Gift of the Magi” more modern?
1. Diamonte lesson
2. Finish your magi rewrite
Homework: Finish the Diamonte poem by Wednesday

5&6 Lesson Focus: How can I make “The Gift of the Magi” more modern”
What is onomatopoeia?
1. Free read 15 minutes
2. Finish your magi rewrite
3. Read “Love that Dog”
Homework: Finish your Magi rewrite