Monday- Students will respond to a quote by poet Robert Frost. We will then read and SIFT analyze Denise Levertov’s poem “The Sharks.”

Tuesday- Students will complete a parts of speech handout. We will then read and SIFT analyze “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou and Tupac’s “Mama.”

Wednesday- Students will write 2 practice thesis. Then, groups will work on 1 of 4 poem groupings using SIFT independently.

Thursday- Students will write 2 additional practice thesis. Then, groups will complete work on 1 of 4 poem groupings using SIFT independently.

Friday- Students will complete Allusion #7 and submit group poetry SIFTs. Essay #1 will be assigned.