11/14/16 Monday

EQ: How can I compare and

contrast two poems?
LG: I will be able to compare
and contrast the literary devices
used in two poems in my essay.

Warm Up:
M.U.G.

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and complete the
practice Warm Up
assignment.

Election
Reflection
Poem

Turn to your group and

share your Election
Reflection Poems with
one another!

Review
Discuss with your partner:
What is the point of a thesis
statement?
What are some other terms we
use to describe the thesis
statement?

Essay
Prompt
Authors use diction for many purposes. By
choosing diction that has a particular
connotation, authors can use tone and
mood to express a message to an audience.
Write a multi-paragraph essay that
compares how two poets convey a similar
message through the use of literary
devices.

Thesis
Planning
Does your thesis statement:
Name both poems?
Specify the shared message of the poems?
Specify one similarity between the two
poems?
Specify a difference between the two
poems?
In addition, what are the literary devices that
you mention as similarities/differences?

11/15/16 Tuesday
EQ: How can I compare and
contrast two poems?
LG: I will be able to compare
and contrast the literary devices
used in two poems in my essay.

Warm
Up
Write your thesis statement
on your half-sheet of paper.
Double check and confirm
that it:
Names both poems?
Specifies the shared message of
the poems?
Specifies one similarity between
the two poems?
Specifies a difference between
the two poems?

Essay
Prompt
Authors use diction for many purposes. By
choosing diction that has a particular
connotation, authors can use tone and
mood to express a message to an audience.
Write a multi-paragraph essay that
compares how two poets convey a similar
message through the use of literary
devices.

11/16/16 Wednesday
EQ: How can I compare and
contrast two poems?
LG: I will be able to compare
and contrast the literary devices
used in two poems in my essay.

Intros and
Conclusions

Intro:

Conclusion:

11/17/16 Thursday
EQ: How can I compare and
contrast two poems?
LG: I will be able to compare
and contrast the literary devices
used in two poems in my essay.

Peer Editing

Find your 4 oclock partner.

(If you dont know whose yours
is, or your partner isnt here,
come to Ms. Shaffer.)

1. Read each others drafts

2. Complete the partner survey for each
other.
3. Email the results to your partner.
4. Review results and revise!

11/18/16 Friday
EQ: What do I need to complete
before my final presentation?
LG: I will be able to plan for my
20% Project presentation.

Warm Up

Reflect before this

Thanksgiving Break. What
are you thankful for? Who do
you appreciate?

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20% Project

Sign up for a
presentation
slot
Research/coll
ect data
Write blog
post
Prepare for
presentation

Blog Post 11
Where are
you at in your
project? What
do you need
to complete
before the
presentation?

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