Period 1: We shared stories and tricks--nice creativity. We also began to explore what poetry is and what it means to each of us. We read Naomi Shihab Nye's poem "Always Bring a Pencil" and explored its meaning and how it uses language to construct meaning. HW: Organize and finish Cornell notes and reading logs, also write two additional sentences using two new vocab words--do this in daily notes section of binder.
Period 2,7,8: We also shared our stories, nice job using the tricks. Students also worked together on crafting two more sentences using tow additional vocab words from page 1. We then discussed what poetry means then read "Saying Things" by Marylin Krysl. This poem is really a celebration of words, "a birthday party for the mouth". HW: Organize and finish Cornell notes and be sure to have a completed reading log to turn in tomorrow (requires one parent signature).
