November 17, 2017

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 #42/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