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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Read Quietly  Autobio Poems: Read poem and discuss using questions Parallelism Study format Your Turn – Write a poem about yourself following the format Final Draft to turn in tomorrow must be neat and on notebook paper HW: COMPLETE AUTOBIO POEM. Parallelism.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

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  1. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 • Read Quietly  • Autobio Poems: • Read poem and discuss using questions • Parallelism • Study format • Your Turn – Write a poem about yourself following the format • Final Draft to turn in tomorrow must be neat and on notebook paper HW: COMPLETE AUTOBIO POEM

  2. Parallelism • Parallelism: Parallelism means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause level. • Example 1: • Not Parallel: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle. • Parallel: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle. • Example 2: • Not Parallel: The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and his motivation was low. • Parallel: The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and lacked motivation.

  3. Parallelism Revise the italiced part to make it parallel. Write the sentence correctly on the back of your handout: • We were dirty, hungry, and without a penny. penniless. • The book told how to build a cabinet, how to build a bookcase, and all types of furniture that you can make. how to make all types of furniture. • When I was a member of the basketball team, everyone met me with a happy smile, made lively conversation, and I was invited to many parties.  invited me to many parties • My parents liked peace and quiet and to relax in the evening at home.   relaxation. • My best friend was a smart dresser, a good student, and really knew how to talk. a smooth talker. Complete worksheet, set on your desk, read quietly

  4. Autobio Poems: • Read poem and discuss using questions • Parallelism II. Study format • Your Turn – Write a poem about yourself following the format • Final Draft to turn in tomorrow must be neat and on notebook paper • Write an Autobio poem as one of the following characters: • Sam Sanders from The Weirdo • Chip Clewt from The Weirdo • Joey Pigza from Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key HW: COMPLETE AUTOBIO POEM

  5. Poetry Practice • Red Lit. Book, pages 616-619: • Read “Ode to enchanted light” • Read “Snow in the Suburbs” • Answer pages 618-619, #1-13 • Write the letter that is the best answer • Answer page 619 #14-15 • Write 2-3 complete sentences for each question

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