Transcript Monday 10-20-14 Bell-work

Thursday Bell-work 10-23
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Write each sentence and fill in the blank with the
appropriate word wall word.
During class, he always tried to __________from
the lecture so the teacher would get off topic.
He is a ________ witness; he always tells the
truth.
Lada Gaga is _______, especially when she wore
the meat suit to the VMA’s.
Can you ____________ that quote into your
paper?
I think the new girl is _______; she seems really
nice.
Announcements
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If you have not shown me your poem for
approval, make sure that you do! (only if
you plan on reading it in front of the
class.)
Remember it is for a test grade and make
sure that you incorporate all of
information in it as per the guidelines
indicate.
Today’s EQ’s
EQ: 10 How do we make inferences and draw
conclusions?
EQ: 33 How do we differentiate a summary from a
paraphrase?
EQ: 40 How do we differentiate the appropriate words
from frequently confused pairs?
EQ: 44How do we decipher the characteristics of lyric
poetry, epics, sonnets, dramatic poetry, and ballads?
My Measureable goals:
I can read and understanding informational text.
I can write a summary.
I can distinguish between confusing pairs.
I can identify types of poetry.
Knowledge Check: What type of poem is this?
Respond in one sentence and support your claim
with evidence from the poem.
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When kids go trick-or-treats
And get lots and lots of sweets
You know it is Halloween.
When the trees give up their yellow leaves
And the dead give back their R.I.P.s
You know it is Halloween.
An Ode to scrumptious snacks
An Ode to skeletons that clack
An Ode to Dracula
An Ode to tarantulas
An Ode to Halloween
An Ode to the year’s best time
An Ode to clocks that chime
An Ode to Halloween
Knowledge Check!
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Write the sentence below using the
correct form of your or you’re.
Can I borrow _______ car? If ______ sure
about it, I will be very careful not to put a
dent in it.
Turn in your books to page 771772
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Let’s read about Poetry Slams
Remember we are having one tomorrow!!!
Understanding the Text
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Why have these young poets gathered as
described in “The Night Poetry Rocked
the House?”
Summarize: How was the National Youth
Poetry Slam a rewarding experience for
the author?
Write a 1-2 sentence summary and
support your claim with evidence from
the text.
Let’s work on our Poems!
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Look at the rubric from yesterday.
I will be coming around to check on your
work. If you already have it finished, I will
check it for you!
Exit Ticket
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What is a antonym for cordial?
Why are poetry slams exciting for young
poets?
What are the characteristics of a ballad?
What are the characteristics of an epic?