Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Thursday, April 10

Objective: Students will be able to identify the elements of an ode in order to compose their own odes.

Do-Now: Describe something/someone that you really love.  What is it that you love about this thing/person?  Be specific, giving as many details as possible.

Today: 1) Quiz on Fragments II

2) What is an ode?  How can odes be viewed as hyperbole?

3) Read sample ode, "Ode to Turkey."

4) Compose your own ode about anything/anyone you wish.  Remember, this ode should exaggerate how much you love this thing/person and describe what exactly you love about it.  Your ode should be about TWENTY lines and should RHYME.  You may choose to follow any rhyme scheme you wish (ABAB, AABB, ABBA, etc.)

Exit Slip: Share out your Ode.

Homework: Finish your rough copy of your Ode.  Write a final copy of your Seven Stages poem.  Poetry Project (the final copies of all FIVE poem types) due no later than THURSDAY, April 17.  All make-up work due by THURSDAY, April 17!!!

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