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10-14-14 Aim, Do Now, Diamond Poem!!

October 14, 2014 By Mr. D'Amato

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Aim: How do we incorporate everything we have learned so far into a poem?

Do Now: Use the list of adjectives to fill out the chart. List 3 for each category.

Almost always          /          Sometimes         /         Never

As a final mini project you are going to create a diamond poem. This will be graded as a project so make sure you follow instructions and complete each task.

You will be graded based on

Grammar – Adjectives and verbs are spelled correctly and have correct endings.

Completeness – Included all required information

Creativity + Neatness – I can read it. It is clear, neat, and you added some color / designs.

5 points each for a total of 15 points.

Click here for worksheet — >  Diamond Poem 10-14-14

Click here for example — > http://es.slideshare.net/srtadunn/poema-en-diamante 

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About Mr. D'Amato

Mr. D'Amato is the Assistant Principal of the Humanities Department (English, Foreign Language and Social Studies) at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design. He can be reached at 718-388-1260, extension 2043, or Damato@whsad.org.

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