Thursday
12/10/09


1&2 Lesson Focus: What are diamante poems?
What do I need in my “Gift of the Magi” rewrite?

1. Finish your concrete poem 204B
2. Check out the Diamantes poems on my public drive
1. Create your own diamante poem http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/diamante/
2. “Gift of The Magi” rewrite
Homework: Finish your rewrite

4th Period: Lesson Focus: What type of notes work best for you?
1. Read “The Gift of the Magi” with notes
2. Start the rewrite
Homework: Concrete poem by Friday

5&6 Lesson Focus: What are hyperboles?
What type of notes work best for you?
1. Library computer lab to type/decorate your excuses poem
2. Read “The Gift of the Magi” with notes
Homework: Finish “The Gift of the Magi”