Monday, May 9, 2011

Monday, May 9

Do-Now: Make a list of THREE things you are thankful for in your life.

Today: 1) Pass-it-Around Poem: Each of you will start a poem with the line "Shall I compare Thee to a summer's day?"  You will add one line to the poem, then pass it to the person next to you who will add another line.  The poems will continue to be passed until they are each 20 lines long.

2) FREE CHOICE:

Choose TWO of the following:

Heart Map: Draw a heart map focused on a specific topic (ie. Music, Movies, Family, etc.)

Free-Verse Poem: Compose a 20-line free verse poem on a topic of your choice

Format Poem: Compose a poem following one of the five formats from your poetry packet

Character Sketch: Compose a one-page non-fiction character sketch on a family member or friend


Short Story: Compose a one-page short fiction story on a topic of your choice

Letter: Compose a one-page letter to a younger relative (or to your future child) offering them life advice

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