Figurative Language Introduction- 8/13/13

Warm Up:
-Students will take notes based on yesterday's discussion of the elements of poetry.

Work Session:

-Watch book trailer for Bronx Masquerade

-Quick Write:  Jot down your thoughts in response to this video. Starter: How does being in a high school affect your identity? 

 -Read and discuss Nikki Grimes’ biography: Nikki Grimes’ biography and context of her poetry and novels:  http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/grimes/transcript/
-Students will answer reading comprehension questions based on the text

-Brainstorm about the title; view images of the Bronx to introduce the setting

-Poetry and Figurative Language Prezi
 -Students will read "Dream Deferred" and "Dreams" by Langston Hughes
-Students will answer the poetry questions posted on the board and share them if time permits

Summarizer:

-Students will complete a 3-2-1 Countdown based on today's lesson