Name(s): Google Classroom: Remind Code: 

Playlist: STAAR Reading Practice Playlist  

 
Directions​: Please make a copy of the document before reading further (File>Make a copy or Export as a PDF on a mobile device). 
This playlist is a list of activities you will be responsible for completing as we review the poetry elements and devices. Be sure to 
update your playlist with dates you complete each step. As always, follow the directions closely and touch-base with Ms. Byrd at 
the required check-in points.   
 
5E Instructional  Objective  Pre-Activity  Class Activity Overview  Date 
Model  Homework  and Directions  Completed  

Engage   The student will ​identify  1) Watch  ● SIFT Poetry Strategy​: ​Complete SIFT graphic   
key words, ​develop​ an  Literary  chart by finding examples of symbolism, images, 
understanding​ of  Elements  figurative language, tone, and theme in the poem 
literary and poetic  Review ​Video  below. 
elements ​by applying  2) Poetry  ● Directions: Go to this ​link​ to read poem and apply 
SIFT strategy to poem.  introduction  SIFT strategy on your handout in class. 
Video 

Exploration  The student will  1) How to  ● ​Building Vocabulary​: Practice “100 Words   
determine​ academic  practice a  Every Middle Schooler 
vocabulary’s best  Vocabulary.co Should Know”  
definition based on  m List (​Video​)     
background knowledge, 
affixes or root words​.  

Explanation  The student will ​prepare  1) Read Article​:  ● Pear Deck game:​ P
​ ractice reviewing the definitions   
to ​apply​ their learning  Flashcard  of challenging words for your article activity  
by ​playing​ a game that  Factory game   
previews ​unfamiliar  on Pear Deck 
words ​found in article.   Explained  
Elaborate  The student will ​break  1) Watch ​video  ● Read article​ ​and annotate unknown words as well as   
down​ an expository text  about close  main ideas.  
by ​linking​ the meaning of  reading. It’s 
previously ​unfamiliar  important to 
words in article​ for  pay close 
analysis​.  attention to 
vocabulary 
words and 
main ideas 
throughout. 

Evaluation   The student will  1) Go to poetry  ● Practice communication skills by sharing poems in a   
synthesize ​vocabulary  creation  RoundRobin (Kagan strategy) circle of four 
skills by creating a story  website​.  students.  
based on the unfamiliar  2) Create a poem  ● Students will provide feedback to their peers using 
words in the article.  
with this  academic vocabulary to evaluate craft and author’s 
resource.  purpose