Analyzing Poetry

This week we wrote a poem based on Langston Hughes Poem, "A Dream Deferred" Now that you have had more time to reflect on the poem, in at least three sentences, tell me what the poem says about "Dreams." Complete this task correctly, see me for 10 Cavaliers or a piece of candy!

Dream Deferred
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?

Langston Hughes

Poetry

This week we are learning more about Poetry. Provide an example or definition for each type of figurative language -

1. Simile
2. Metaphor
3. Alliteration
4. Hyperbole
5. Onomatopoeia

Complete this task and earn 10 Cavaliers or a piece Candy!

RWW Lessons

I am so proud of each and every student in my classes. If the principal were to interview you, what would you say if you were asked what has been the most important concept you learned or enjoyed most in Reading/Writing Workshop? Complete this task and see me for 10 Cavaliers or Candy! Make sure your response has at least 3 Complete Sentences!

Helping Others

Read the following article about Water Works - http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/teachers/wr/article/0,27972,1890999,00.html. If you could start a program in school to help others or the environment, what would it be? Why? Complete this task and come see me for 10 Cavaliers or Candy! Make sure your response has at least 3 Sentences!

Blogging in RWW

How do you think Blogging will help you in Reading Workshop? Complete this task and see me for 10 Cavaliers! Make sure your response has at least 3 Compete Sentences!