Tuesday, March 12

Objective: SWBAT identify and correct sentence fragments.  SWBAT compose a poem in which they characterize one of their relatives using sensory images. 

Do-Now: 1) Where/when might you see a lot of carnage?  Explain.

2) Would you describe your family as prosaic?  Why or why not?

3) Describe your disposition.

4) If your cell phone is suffused with water, what might happen to it?

5) Would you describe yourself as a noncommittal person?  Why or why not?

Today: 1) Fragments Practice 2 and 3

2) Class will read "My Father Is a Simple Man" on pg. 62.  How does the author characterize his father?  What sensory images does the author use to characterize his father?

3) Compose a poem modeled after "My Father Is a Simple Man" in which you characterize one of your relatives.  Your poem should be a minimum of TWENTY lines and should include sensory images. The poem will be worth 20 pts. and will be graded as follows: 10 pts. for length, 5 pts. for effectively characterizing your relative, 5 pts. for using sensory images.

Exit Slip: Complete Fragments Test 1

Homework: Vocabulary Quiz #2 on FRIDAY, March 15.  Fragments Quiz on MONDAY, March 18.