1. April 13, 2010 Sentence Fluency Day 3 How does the final paragraph sound when read aloud? How would you describe the wording and structure of the sentences? Rewrite the final paragraph so that the sentences are varied in wording and structure.

2. You might have done this: We all have our own ways of getting to sleep. Some of us fall asleep the moment our heads hit the pillow; others of us struggle to get to sleep. Still others of us can’t sleep without medications. Once sleep comes, however, the cycles are the same for us all. What might I need to fix?

3. Today we will: Read seven poems focusing on figurative language: – Metaphor – Simile – Personification – Idiom Create a chart to keep track of poems. Answer questions on worksheet.

4. Title of poem Author’s Name Summary of poem Tone of poemMood of poemFig. Language “Heart! We will forget him!” Emily Dickinson The speaker is talking to her heart about forgetting a man and the way he made her feel. The speaker’s tone is determined. She is telling her heart to forget him in “Haste.” Her mind knows her heart is where the emotion is. The mood is maybe a little sad, but more hopeful. The speaker uses words like “We will” and “I will” to help the reader feel her strength and purpose. Personification: the speaker addresses her heart like it can participate in a conversation. By personifying her heart, the speaker acknowledges the power of emotion—the heart is really in charge. “The Moon was but a Chin of Gold” “since feeling is first” “Simile” “The Taxi” “miss rosie” “this morning”

5. HOMEWORK 1.Pronoun quiz on Thursday. 2.Be ready to read in class. Bring reading material tomorrow.