Lesson 1.2

Lesson 1.2 Objective

By the end of lesson 1.2 students will be able to form an opinion on the power of words and cite textual evidence to support their claim. Students will build their critical reading skills by reading, analyzing, and studying the poem "I am Offering this Poem."

Below you will find...

Links to your assigned text, reading responses, instructional video with guided notes, and your assignment(s)

Text:

Go to StudySync. Once there go to your assignments. Click on the "I Am Offering This Poem Reading Response" assignment and complete the assignment as directed.

There are five portions to this assignment: introduction, vocabulary, read, think, and write. You must complete all portions to receive a grade.

Instructional video

Watch the video explaining concepts related to authorial intent. Don't forget to complete the social emotional learning piece of these notes on FlipGrid.

Take notes on paper in your English notebook. Take note of key terms, ideas, and facts.

Click here to turn in a picture of your notes to Google Classroom.

Click here to go to FlipGrid.

Investigative Activity:

With a partner of your choosing, complete the following:

Think critically about what determines the value of items.
Explore social media outlets and note what society believes is valuable based on what people post.
Create a list of items that are considered valuable by society.
Choose one from the list and write an original poem either supporting its value or exposing its lack of value.
- Each of you must complete your own original poem
Use figurative language and poetic elements to appeal to the audience.
After writing your poem answer the following questions on the same document as your poem:
- How is perceived value of objects different from their actual value?
- Who determines the value of objects?

Click here to go to Google Classroom to turn in your poem titled Lesson 1.2 Value Poem

Lesson 1.2 Mastery Check

After completing the above tasks and assignments, ask Ms. Simpson for the lesson 1.2 mastery check (in-person or via email). Once you have successfully completed it and received the check mark, you may proceed to Lesson 1.3. YOU MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE MASTERY CHECK IN ORDER TO MOVE ON TO LESSON 1.3

Finish Line

All done? Have you submitted all of your assignments? Did you get the okay from Ms. Simpson on your mastery check? Great! Congrats on finishing Lesson 1.2! CLICK HERE to jump to Lesson 1.3

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