Language Arts- Fisher (Periods 1, 4, 5, and 6)

Monday, November 22
Classwork:

1. Quiz #12
2. Reminder to bring Folders to class
3. Review symbolism, imagery, and figures of speech cards

Homework:

1. New roots list #13: prim/prime, proto, psych, rupt, sac/sanc/secr, salv/salu, sat/sati
2. Complete symbolism, imagery, figures of speech note cards
3. Bring SIFTT folder to class

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 23 and 24
Classwork:

1. Do Now: review 'tone' using Michael Jackson's 'Man in the Mirror'
2. Search for 'tone' in your song/poem
3. Introduce 'theme' and the 5 reasons for writing poetry:

1. A response to what we see and hear
2. A reaction to family and/or friends
3. Probing inner feelings
4. The dynamics of ambivalence
5. Delight in language

Homework:

1. Study for roots quiz #13 on Monday
2. By TUESDAY, all SIFTT items from your song should be identified. Remember, at least two cards for each item are required. Also, you must identify which of the 5 reasons for writing poetry fits with your song/poem's 'theme'. The 'theme' cards should identify what the theme is as well as explain a more specific 'theme' for this particular song/poem.
3. ATTENTION: PLEASE REFER TO YOUR NOTES FROM CLASS WHEN COMPLETING THE NOTE CARDS. YOU MAY ALSO USE INTERNET RESOURCES TO HELP YOU, AS WELL AS THE LIBRARY.
4. Preview the SIFTT Analysis guide here so you have an idea of what the paper will look like.