Day #114 - 3/16/16 - Unit 3: If - Stanza 4, Simile/Metaphor Poem, Author's Purpose

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a D day so we will go to Library & Technology. We will also be sharing our Bio-poems, and paraphrasing stanza 4 of "If" by Rudyard Kipling. In Social Studies we will take our test on ancient Egypt. 

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Sharpen your pencils
• Make sure you have all materials 

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Give 1 & Get One
Take out your Bio-poem and practice reading it to yourself. After you’ve read through, share it with a friend. Give 1 piece of feedback, and get 1 piece of feedback to make your poem better. Make the revision, then find another friend to share your poem with. Repeat the process.

Activity #1

1. Share: Bio-Poems

Make a t-chart in your ELA Notebook soyou can provide feedback to your peers.

2. Preview Poetry: The ________ Inside of me

Key Questions:

What metaphors and similes do the poets use?

How do the poems make you feel?

What pictures come into your mind?

What creative & figurative language does the poet use?

Drafting: I can draft my own “season inside of me” poem using simile and metaphor.

Tips to help you write with simile & metaphor

Simile = an indirect comparison using like or as
The ________ inside of me is like... Adjective noun, followed by a Verb (give it an action and location) 
or
The ________ inside of me is as __(Adj.)____ as__________ ... 

Metaphor = a direct comparison
The _______ inside of me is ________ 

Use the five senses: Sound, smell, Sight, feel & taste 
Use action words, feeling words, and figurative language
Provide location and a sense of “Scene” for the action
Use descriptive language like color words 

Activity #2

Paraphrasing Stanza 4 of "If"

What rules does Kipling give you in stanza 4?
Work in a small group to paraphrase each line. 

Activity #3

Author's Purpose

Why are 5 main reasons why author's write?

1. ______________________

2. ______________________
3. ______________________

4. ______________________

5. ______________________

Article: Younger Kids signing up for more intense sports

• What is the author's purpose for writing this article?
• What evidence can you use to support your thinking?

Homework: 
1. Finish your Season Inside of Me Poem
2. Finish Author's Purpose activity