Level+C+7-10-13

// Copy the following Learning Objectives in your Notebook: // // 7/10/13 Learning Objectives P# // Students will be able to:
 * Practice reading and analyzing poetry.
 * Practice writing original similes.
 * Define and identify complex sentences.
 * Apply elements of drama to practice key vocabulary words.

Task: 7/10/13 "I Am Offering This Poem" Edge Interactive Practice Notebook Pgs. 260-262 Learning Objective: // Practice reading poetry // 1. Read poem "I Am Offering This Poem" and answer the margin questions in the interactive practice notebook. 2. Complete "Simile" Pg. 265. 3. Rewrite your own version of the poem using the given template. Be sure to use similes in your own version. 4. Rewrite rough draft on colored paper using marker and decorate. 5. Present final draft to the class.

Task: 7/10/13 Add to foldable titled "Vary Your Sentences." Explain: Use the "Writing Handbook" pg. 871 to define and write examples for complex sentences. Then practice in Edge Grammar workbook pgs. 190-192.

Task: // 7/10/13 Vocabulary Skit Script P# // Learning Objective: //Apply elements of drama to practice vocabulary words// Explain: In groups of 3-4, practice using elements of drama to write your own play for one of the vocabulary words. Tell the groups to keep the word a secret, so the class can try to guess the word by the actions in the skit. In the notebook, students will write each member's name and the script to show the meaning of the vocabulary word. DO NOT say the actual vocabulary word in the script. All group members must speak at least twice. In your script, you must include:
 * Setting
 * Characters
 * Dialogue
 * Stage directions