Bell Work

1. Obtain a textbook and read the background on Wislawa Szymborski on page 385.

Class Work

1. As you read the poem, analyze it by completing the TP-CASTT strategy (foldable) in your interactive notebook. Don’t forget to analyze the title prior to your first reading.
2. Read “There But for the Grace,” starting on page 386 in your textbook.
3. Analyze the poem using the TP-CASTT strategy on page 81 in your interactive notebook. Be sure to pay particular attention to the connotation portion of the strategy.
   • Ideally you will want to specifically identify 1-3 examples of literary devices.

Homework

1. Study for tomorrow’s Literary Terms quiz.
2. Work on your optional summative assignment (due January 17th).
   • NO LATE POSTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
3. Study the list for the school spelling bee.
4.  Work on your optional formative assignment (due January 19th).
   • Create a flyer or mini poster that can be displayed in the hallways to advertise our school’s activities for Celebrate Literacy Week.
   • Your flyer or mini poster must include the dates, each day’s activity, and the theme.
   • Your flyer or mini poster should be visually pleasing (lots of color and visuals) and can be hand-drawn or computer-generated.
   • NO LATE FLYERS OR MINI POSTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.