November 16, 2018

Objective:  I can peruse poetry and find poems that appeal to me to be able to identify poetic elements and share my preferred poem with the class when I get back from Thanksgiving Break. 
Agenda:

• Entry Task:  MC/Get Chromebook
• See the directions for the poem poster assignment
• Be introduced to Billy Collins, former poet laureate, and sign up for Poetry 180
• Use the class time provided to look for poems that are appealing to you
  • Identify and print at least 3--put copies in notebook and identify different poetic techniques for each
  • Narrow down to your top choice and create poster for this poem using construction paper provided
• Exit Task:  If not completed in class today, poem poster is due Monday at the beginning of the period after break to be shared with your classmates.  This assignment will not be accepted late.