Week

20
1.191.23

No
School:
MLK Day

Due: From a physical

newspaper, pick out an
article that stood out to
you.
Objective: SWBAT adapt
to the restrictions of form
by composing blackout
poems.
Agenda:
I. Work on blackout
poem.
Homework: Complete
blackout poem.

Due: Blackout Poem

Objective: SWBAT identify and mark,
visually, where and when those shifts of
tone occur in recitations. They will also
being mapping their own recitation
poem.
Agenda:
I. Do now: Write your BO poem on a
separate piece for paper. Share a few
blackout poems.
II. Listen to recitation; use words from
word bank to identify tone in Jenny
Kissd Me
III. Now listen to the changes in tone in
Youssef Biaz reading Those Winter
Sundays by Robert Hayden
IV. Complete your poem!
Homework: Complete poem mapping.

Due: Poem Mapping

Objective: SWBAT
Practice recitation with
their tone mapping
Agenda:
I. Ask for volunteers
for reading.
II. In groups, take turns
reading your poem
with the tone mapping
notes.
Homework: Practice
poems.