current unit: 2 - Past & Presentessential question:What makes you, you? How does the genre of writing enhance the message of the text and reveal aspects of the speaker’s identity?genre focus:Poetry
this week we will...
Read and analyze "Slam, Dunk, and Hook" by Yusef Komunyakaa
Plan collaborative presentations with a group of peers
Present a poetry analysis
Go on a field trip for Junior Achievement program to learn about career opportunities