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Monday:
Review for District Test
Types of Poems
Review of Elements

Tuesday:
Paragraph structure
Spelling checks
Continue Types of Poems

Wednesday
Paragraph structure
Continue Types of Poems
Self Poetry

Thursday
District Test

Friday 
District Test 

Elements of Poetry Words

Your Elements of Poetry list should contain these words:


1. Form
2. Speaker
3. Alliteration
4. Onomatopoeia
5. Rhyme
6. Rhythm
7.Figurative Language
8. Simile
9. Metaphor
10. Idiom
11. Personification

Poem Reflection

1.  How did this poem make you feel?  What does this poem remind you of?
 

2.  What words did you notice?  Why did you notice them?
 

3.  What do you think the poem means?

Valentine's Day Poems

Yesterday in class we began learning about the elements of poetry.  After reviewing form and speaker, today in class we will create Valentine's Day poetry in special forms.  I hope your student's share with you what they created!

Poetry Unit!

After a great week of working on writing traits, we are starting our Poetry Unit.  This unit will take place over the next 3 weeks.  


Monday 2/13:
Binder Reminders
Intro to Poetry
Form and Speaker
Various Poems
HW: Bring in a poem that shows form or speaker


Tuesday 2/14:
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!


Check homework
Share poems
Rhyme and Rhythm
Valentine's Day Activity


HW: Bring in a poem that shows rhyme or rhythm


Wednesday 2/15:

Check homework
Share poems
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia

HW: Bring in a poem that shows Alliteration or onomatopoeia

Thursday 2/16:

Check homework
Share poems
 Figurative Language
Elements of Poetry
Finish first 1/2 of vocabulary


HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY WEEKEND!