Alphabet Autobiography, Day 2

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
2. Students will be able to develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, details, figurative language or other information and examples.
3. Students will be able to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to compose a descriptive piece of writing incorporating multiple figurative language techniques including: alliteration, hyperbole, idioms, similes, and metaphors.

I Can Statements:

• I can participate in group/class discussions.
• I can write descriptively.
• I can use figurative language techniques in my writing.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 5

Task List:

1. Students will take notes on idioms.
2. Students will complete several practice activities on idioms.
3. Students will write three entries in their alphabet autobiographies using idioms and two entries using general descriptive language. Note: Alphabet Autobiographies will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 10th.

Resources:

• Class Calendar
• 3rd Qtr. Goals ppt
• Alphabet Autobiography ppt
• Figurative Language ppt