April+14-15

Bell Ringer In your writer's notebook, create an acrostic poem for the word "POETRY." Hint: An acrostic poem is vertical and each letter stands for a phrase that describes the BIG word. Meaning: all of your sentences or phrases will describe "poetry."
 * P-**
 * O-**
 * E-**
 * T-**
 * R-**
 * Y-**

Book Trailer of the Day
Epoch by Timothy Carter



Individual Practice: Rhyme Scheme
Use your PowerPoint handouts to comeplete the handout.

Individual Practice: Analyzing Poetry
Use the handout to TPCASTT the poem "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein

Independent Reading Time
When you finish, read in your lit circle novel. Make sure to journal! Also, make sure to complete the preparation handout notes for Week 2. [|Lit Circle Preparation- week 2.doc]

Homework:
Be ready for lit circles next week. The focus will be author background and your own journal connections. Make sure you complete the preparation handout notes!