Starting Something New

Goal: Start our next reading: a poem!

Agenda: 

Journal 

Read Winning Entries
Survey the Next Text
Read our Next Text
Hear from the Poet
Answer some questions

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1. Journal 

Write about a time you went through something tough that actually made you stronger.

2. Winning Entries

• We're going to start class by hearing from some folks who were nominated by their tables for having winning writing yesterday. 
• I've decided to up our game on this; anyone who wants to share work is eligible for extra credit.

3. Previewing Our Next Poem

Find out everything you can about Maya Angelou and make notes in your journal. 

4. "Still I Rise"

• Read the poem, highlighting phrases that stick out to you. 
• We are going to watch Maya Angelou perform the poem. 
• How does it sound different when it's read by her, versus when you read it in your head?

5. Navigating the Waters 

• There are questions uploaded to Google Classroom called "Still I Rise: Navigating the Waters Questions" 
• Complete these before the end of the period. 
• If you want a digital copy of the poem, click HERE. 

Things you should have finished: 

• SOAPSTone Form investigating Chopin's purpose behind the story 
• Formative reading of "The Story of an Hour" with comprehension questions embedded 

If you're done with everything else: 

Check out a book from the class library! 

Open House is TONIGHT at 5PM. 

Please tell your families to come by so I can meet the people who are important to you!