1. Unit 2- Week 5 Oct. 26 – Oct. 30, 2015 I.Comp. Skill – Theme I CAN determine the theme of any given text. I CAN provide evidence from the text to support my theme. II.Genre - Poetry I CAN identify the various characteristics of a poem. I CAN classify poems based on these various characteristics. III. Vocabulary Strategy – Homographs I CAN determine the meaning of a homograph in any given text using context clues. I.Comp. Skill – Theme I CAN determine the theme of any given text. I CAN provide evidence from the text to support my theme. II.Genre - Poetry I CAN identify the various characteristics of a poem. I CAN classify poems based on these various characteristics. III. Vocabulary Strategy – Homographs I CAN determine the meaning of a homograph in any given text using context clues. Vocabulary: 1.ambitious– to have a strong desire to succeed at something. 2.memorized– to learn it by heart. 3.satisfaction– feeling pleased when you accomplish something. 4.shuddered - to shake because of fear or cold. 5.free verse– poems that do not rhyme. 6.narrative– a poem that tells a story. 7.repetition– repeating words, phrases, or lines in a poem 8.rhyme– lines that end with the same sound. Spelling: Closed Syllables dentist mustang culture valley jogger absent goggles fragment fifteen hollow summon gallop flatter empire excite vulture submit blizzard kennel pigment Expectations/Outcomes:

2. Reading Skills and Concepts of the Week Literary Element: Repetition and Rhyme [RL. 4.5] A poet may repeat words, phrases, or sounds. The repetition of the final sound in two or more words is called rhyme. Repeating a word, phrase, or sentence style can help the poet emphasize certain details, ideas, or feelings in a poem that connect to its meaning. Comprehension Skill: Theme [RL.5.2] The theme of a poem is the big idea or message about life that the poet wishes to communicate. The theme of a story is usually not stated directly. Readers must consider word choice and key details in the text to help identify the theme. Genre: Narrative and Free Verse [RL.4.5] Narrative poetry: – tells a story. – has characters and dialogue – can rhyme Free Verse – shares ideas and feelings with no set rhyming pattern or rhythm. – has no set line length Vocabulary Strategy: Homographs[L.5.5c] Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Homographs may or may not have the same pronouciantion.

3. “ A Simple Plan” and “ Rescue” {pgs. 150 - 151} TT = Turn and Talk NB = Answer in your notebook Page 150 (NB) - What does Jack decides to do everyday as stated in the poem? Page 150 (NB) - What were at least two examples of things Jack could do to achieve his goal? Page 151(NB) - How has John’s attitude or outlook about life changes at the end of the poem ? THEME - What is the theme of this poem? Genre – What type of poem is this, narrative or free verse? How do you know? Literary Element– Provide an example of rhyme in this poem? Page 152 – 153 (NB) - What accident is the poem alluding to? Page 152 – 153 (NB) - According to the poem, what is one effect of this accident? THEME - What is the theme of this poem? Genre – What type of poem is this, narrative or free verse? How do you know?

4. “ A Simple Plan” and “ Rescue” Text Comparison How are the main characters in each poem similar to each other? Use clear evidence to support your answer?

5. “Stage Fright” {pgs. 176 - 177} TT = Turn and Talk NB = Answer in your notebook Close Read pg 176- 177!!!! After about 5-10 minutes you will go back and reread certain parts of the passage to answer questions!

6. “Stage Fright” {pgs. 176 - 177} TT = Turn and Talk NB = Answer in your notebook Page 176-177 (NB) - What was the main character or speaker trying to achieve in this poem? Page 176-177 (NB) - What happened to the speaker once he takes center stage? Page 176-177 (NB) - What was the result of the speaker’s attempt? THEME - What is the theme of this poem? Genre – What type of poem is this, narrative or free verse? How do you know? Literary Element– Provide an example of rhyme or repetition in this poem?

7. “Foul Shot” {pgs. 180 - 181} TT = Turn and Talk NB = Answer in your notebook Close Read pg 180 - 181!!!! After about 5-10 minutes you will go back and reread certain parts of the passage to answer questions!

8. “Foul Shot” {pgs. 180 - 181} TT = Turn and Talk NB = Answer in your notebook Page 180 -181 (NB) - What was the main character or speaker trying to achieve in this poem? Page 180 - 181 (NB) - What was the result of the speaker’s attempt? THEME - What is the theme of this poem? Genre – What type of poem is this, narrative or free verse? How do you know? Literary Element– Provide an example of rhyme or repetition in this poem?

9. “ Stage Fright” and “ Foul Shot” Text Comparison How are the main characters in each poem similar to each other? Use clear evidence to support your answer?

10. Language Arts Skills and Concepts of the Week Grammar: Prepositional Phrase[L.3.2d] A preposition is used to show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence. Examples: aboutbehindduringinsidethough abovebelowforofto afterbetweenfromoffunder atdowninonwith Prepositional Phrase– made up of a preposition, its object and all the words in between. The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition. Examples: The pirates buried their treasure under a tree. I kicked the ball between the goalposts.

11. Writing Skills and Concepts of the Week Writing: Word Choice Good writers use precise or specific language to give readers a clear and accurate understanding of their message. * Let’s look at page 100 in your reading workbook. {We do!} * Prompt: Write a free-verse poem about a place that someone works to keep clean, such as a school or a restaurant.