Today in Language Arts we continued to analyze poetry.  Students worked in small groups to identify the theme of some of Robert Frost’s work.  They then presented their findings to the class.

We have now moved on to writing our own poetry.  The students were introduced to various styles of poetry.  This included a diamante, cinquain, haiku, a bio poem, and a limerick.  Tomorrow they will select two styles of poetry and create their own pieces.  I will be requiring a third poem.  This poem must be a bio.  The students will be given time in class to work on their poems and we will begin presenting them on Thursday.  We will not finish presentations in class.  Whoever does not present on Thursday will present on Wednesday when we return from break.

Our poetry test will be the Tuesday we return from break.  Please make sure that you know how to analyze a poem, know poetic devices, and how to create different kinds of poetry.

Have a great evening!

Journal Topic:  Choice day!  Write about a topic of your choice.  Suggestion:  What will you do over the four day break?