Friday, December 13th

Goals: 

• I can explain what I notice in how a poem is written and develop some logical theories for WHY it is written that way. 
• I can "Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters"

Announcements:

• Friday:  Blog Post #2 Due. 
• Friday:  Article of the Week #1 Due
• If you would like your pet to be featured in the daily agenda, send me a picture to feliksa@a2schools.org 

1.  Book Talk & Reading​


​2. Creative Writing Portfolio 

3. The Journey--Mary Oliver 

• What is the purpose of this poem?  How do you know?  What specific writing choices support that purpose? 

4. Writer's Workshop

• Take one of your pieces from your notebook to expand and revise, or draft a new piece
  • ​Use imagery 
  • Include Show/Not Tell 
  • Think about your PURPOSE as a writer (the so what)--what idea or feeling do you want to convey to your reader? 
  • Submit it on your Blog.