January 18th & 19th

Essential Questions: How do authors use their own experiences to develop assertions/themes as comments on the human condition? How do rhetorical/literary devices help to communicate these themes?

Objectives:

• Content Objective: In my study of reading strategies and literary devices, I will be able to analyze a novel for the author's use of literary devices to develop theme.

• Language Objective: I will show what I have learned by writing literary responses to reading.

Focus:

• Literary Device Analysis

• Poetry Analysis

Handouts:

• OMAM Packet

Activities:

1. Warm Up: Analyzing Poetry Personal Response

2. Read Chapter 3/ Chapter 3 SG Questions

3. Registration in Library

Homework:

• Finish reading Chapter 3/ Chapter 3 SG Question