IC: Analyzing Tone + Theme
HW: due Monday
A: Mid-Unit Assessment Friday

SUMMARY: Today we reviewed homographs with a short quiz, then discussed tone and theme in poetry using both 8 Days: A Story of Haiti and the poem "O' Beautiful Storm".

HOMEWORK: Due next Monday. Be sure to fill in your name AND the ID on the bubble sheet!

IC: Meaning, Tone & Beauty
HW: due Monday
A: Freckle Skills

SUMMARY: Today we reviewed more homographs, then analyzed the poem "O Beautiful Storm" for meaning, tone, and beauty.

HOMEWORK: Due next Monday. Be sure to fill in your name AND the ID on the bubble sheet!

IC: Meaning, Tone & Beauty Part 2
HW: due Monday
A: Assessment Friday

SUMMARY: Today we reviewed homographs, meaning, tone, and beauty with a new poem: "Dear Future Generations: Sorry" by Prince Ea. You can rewatch the video below:

IC: Rhyme
HW: due next Monday
A: Assessment Friday

Summary: Today we learned how to identify homophones, words with the same pronunciation but different spelling and meaning. We also did a comprehension check for poetry concepts, to help determine which areas need more focus. Last, we learned about the different types of rhyme:

Perfect Rhyme - The final stressed syllables of the words sound exactly the same.
Slant Rhyme - The vowel sounds are similar, but the consonants may differ, or vice versa.
Eye Rhyme- Words look like they should rhyme based on spelling, but do not rhyme when spoken.
Internal Rhyme - Rhyming words appear within a single line of poetry.
End Rhyme - Rhyming words occur at the end of lines.

IC: Stations Day 1
HW: due next Monday
A: Freckle Skills

Summary: Today we started our poetry stations. The four stations are:
a. Sound and Structure
b. Figurative Language
c. Imagery
d. Tone and Theme

IC: End Unit Assessment
HW: due Monday
A: MAP starts Tuesday

Summary: End of Unit 2 Assessment (Poetry & Homophones)

IC: Meter & Theme
HW: due Monday
A: MAP Reading Tomorrow

Summary: Today we reviewed syllables and learned about two types of meter in poetry: iambic and trochaic. We also analyzed a poem for theme.

Homework: Because of the MAP this week, your HW is now included in your classwork package. Please complete the homework for Tuesday and Wednesday on your own time!