Monday 3/14 ~ Poetry...The problem is this..we know we're either gonna hit it or miss.

EQ: Does society need poetry?

• Finish presentations
• Papers back
• Journal 17: What is poetry to you? What is your gut reaction to the idea of studying it? Why?
• Agree/Disagree

1. Poetry must rhyme to be good.
2. Poetry is for expressing emotions.
3. Poetry makes you sound "deep."
4. Music lyrics classify as poetry.
5. A poem always has a hidden meaning. 
6. Poetry can be more powerful than a conversation.
7. Society needs poets and poetry.

Announcements

• Buy a posterboard! You'll need it this week.
• I will buy your hard copy books of Across a Hundred Mountains for 5 pts. EC
• HW: Pick your independent reading novel.