10.10.11

Tuesday, October 11th - Period 2

Poverty, Drugs, and Homelessness: Day 4

Do Now: For those individuals who are struggling in life, what does it take for them to overcome their hardships?  What personality traits does it take to succeed? Explain.

Homework: Have you been through hardships?  What does it take to overcome those hardships?  If you have not been through hardships, then what does that mean for you? (1/2 page)

Critical Thinking Questions: What personality traits does it take to overcome life’s hardships?

Content: Notes on Poetry, Notes on Poverty, “Failure is not an Option” Holla Back

Objective: SWBAT distinguish different types of spoken word poems and will begin the writing process for their own.

Class Activities: Note taking, Poem Critique, Reading and writing in response to a story and song.