Monday, November 21, 2011

Tuesday, November 22

Objective: SWBAT find two allusions in a poem.  SWBAT compose a 14-line sonnet following the correct format.

Do-Now: Complete “Quickwrite” on pg. 745

Today: 1) Class will read “The World is Too Much With Us” pg. 746 and discuss the poet’s views on materialism.  The class will also examine the two allusions present in the poem. 

2)Class will examine the structure of the sonnet.

3) Students will compose their own sonnet following the correct sonnet format.  They will be encouraged to write their sonnet about a prevalent social issue they see in the world and will also be encouraged to use an allusion.

Homework:  Finish your sonnet

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