7th grade language arts Jan. 30-Feb. 3

Monday	· Overview of week · Share 3D poetry displays · Poetry Analysis Boggle
	Read "Speech to the Young" by Gwendolyn Brooks and answer the questions that follow. Then write your own poem that offers your advice to those younger than yourself. You do not need to imitate her style exactly, but choose precise language, as she does.
Tuesday	· Constructing an Analytical Essay: Groupwork · Circular Poetry
	Read "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou and answer the attached questions.
Wednesday	· Poetry Read-Aloud/ Review
	Study for Poetry Terms quiz tomorrow.
Thursday	· Quiz · Poetry Free-write
	Using the sheet handed out in class for inspiration, write at least two pages of poetry (either one poem or several).
Friday	· Analytical Essay Continued