Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of March 23

Important Information:
• Please send permission slip and money for our end of year cruise by April 17th.
• We are continuing our poetry unit this week. Students “If” poem is due on Monday, March 23. We will type the poems in school this week.
• Students will begin writing a second poem this week. They will choose from a Tribute Poem, an Image Poem, or a “MY” Poem. This must be completed by Wed, March 25.
• Students will receive a letter Monday explaining the upcoming research project. They must return the signed letter, have their top five topic choices, and bring in the required supplies by Thursday, March 26. Students will receive their assigned research topic when we return from Spring Break!

Monday, March 23 (Schedule FLIP: Periods 8, 9, 1, 2, 3)
Introduce Parent Research Letter
Introduce 2nd Poem Options: Media Center Front Tables- Periods “1” and “2”
Writing time for 2nd Poem (Tribute, Image, or “MY”)

Homework: Work on writing 2nd Poem- due on Wednesday

Tuesday, March 24 (Schedule FLIP: Periods 8, 9, 1, 2, 3)
Type “IF” Poems: Media Center Period “1”
Work on 2nd Poem- Pair Share

Homework: Finish 2nd Poem- due tomorrow

Wednesday, March 25 (Schedule FLIP: Periods 8, 9, 1, 2, 3)
Turn in Poems for Poetry Slam
Guest Poets
Announce Poetry Slam Performers

Homework: Rehearse if you are performing your poem in the poetry slam on Friday. Research letter, topics, and supplies are due tomorrow.

Thursday, March 26
Watch Peter Kahn Performance Video
“The Courage That My Mother Had”


Homework: Rehearse for Poetry Slam. Finish “The Courage That My Mother Had” if necessary.

Friday, March 27
Poetry Slam: Auditorium

Homework: HAVE A WONDERFUL AND RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!!!