1) The document outlines a 10th grade English poetry unit taking place from April 12th to 16th focusing on the book The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. 2) Students will complete activities to learn about the author Elizabeth Acevedo, including a Jamboard on facts about her and watching a video of one of her slam poems. 3) The unit includes reading assignments from The Poet X, class discussions, a character map activity, and a formative assessment on the material. Students are asked to read parts of the book each night for homework.

1. 10TH GRADE ELA POETRY UNIT
Welcome Back!
Module 14: April 12th - 16th, 2021
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2. How was everyone's
spring break?
As an attendance check, type in the chat what you did
over the break. Also pull out your Book Love books!
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3. MODULE 14 CHECKLIST
Complete the "Who is Elizabeth Acevedo?" Jamboard
Complete The Poet X Anticipation Guide Nearpod in class
Read The Poet X pgs. 1-45.
Complete The Poet X Body Map of Xiomara Activity
Read The Poet X pgs. 46-92.
Complete Common Formative Assessment #2 of the Spring 2021 semester
(Wed/Thurs)
Gateway Editing/Revising + Submit Final Draft (ROTATION Periods)
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4. Let's do some research and post our findings
on Jamboard!
Elizabeth Acevedo is one of most successful young adult authors and
poets in the 21st century. You might have heard of her name before,
but who is she and why is she so famous? What are some of the
books and poems she's written? Do some basic searches on who
Elizabeth Acevedo is, and post your findings on the Jamboard. Find
at least 3 facts! Click on the subtitle to head to Jamboard!
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Who is Elizabeth
Acevedo?

5. Fact 3
Fact 1
Fact 5
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Some Facts about Elizabeth Acevedo!
Afro-Dominican performer and
New York Times-bestselling
author of The Poet X, which
won the National Book Award
for Young People’s Literature
Fact 6
ELizabeth Acevedo's The Poet X is told
in free verse slam poetry style and
features themes involving sexuality,
religion, family, and identity that
intersect in interesting ways.
Fact 4
Holds a BA in Performing Arts from
The George Washington University
and an MFA in Creative Writing
from the University of Maryland
Also the author of With the Fire
on High and Clap When You
Land
a National Poetry Slam
Champion, and resides in
Washington, DC
Fact 2
The Poet X also won the Michael L.
Printz Award, the Pura Belpré
Award, the Carnegie medal, the
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award,
and the Walter Award.

6. What is Free Verse Slam Poetry?
Watch this video. Think about
what stands out about Acevedo's
performance. Then in the chat,
reflect on these questions:
What are the elements of a free verse slam
poem? Is there a rhythm to it?
How does Elizabeth Acevedo describe the
experience of being Afro-Latina?
What are some themes do you notice from
this slam poem: "Afro-Latina?"
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7. 4/12 - 4/13 In Class
The Poet X Anticipation Guide Nearpod!
I will share the Nearpod code in class! You are going to see a statement in the
nearpod screen! Vote on whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Then
we will discuss! :)
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8. 4/12 - 4/13 Homework
Read The Poet X pgs. 1-45
Please go to Google Classroom --> Module 14 --> The Poet X pgs. 1-45 --
> Read it.
Alternatively, you can also listen to the first couple of poems by
playing the author Elizabeth Acevedo's audiobook reading.
We will read some of these pages in class today. You will read the rest for
homework. While you're reading, try using the Think Aloud reading
strategy we did in class to help you better understand the text.
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9. Think Aloud Reading
Strategy
While we read together, share your
thoughts out loud
I'll model it. You'll hear me share my thought processes out
loud after reading a passage. Then you'll try in your breakout
rooms. This think aloud strategy helps you figure out meaning
when you have trouble understanding a passage.
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10. I'm going to put you into breakout groups so you can discuss with
your classmates about The Poet X pgs. 1-45 and fill out the
Character Map of Xiomara Activity Worksheet.
Welcome back!
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11. 4/14 - 4/15 In Class (20 mins)
Complete the Character Map of Xiomara Activity
Head to Google Classroom --> Module 14 - > Character Map of Xiomara
Breakout into breakout groups
Fill out the graphic organizer with your group, answer all of the questions and
submit it. Each person should submit an individual body map.
What do we know about Xiomara so far from the first 45 pages of the book?
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12. 4/14 - 4/15 In Class
Complete the Common Formative
Assessment #2 of the Spring 2021 semester
Head to school portal --> assessments.
Ms. Achille will share the test code. You MUST be attending Zoom class
and have your volume on to receive the code.
Complete Common Formative Assessment #2. You have the rest of the
class period to take it.
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13. CFA #2
To assess:
Log into your Student Portal
Click on "Assessments"
A test code screen should appear. I will give you the code
through Zoom
To complete:
You only have THIS class period to complete the multiple-choice and constructed response
questions. You must submit before the bell, or you will receive an NTI
Refer to the following slides to guide you in completing the constructed response (8 sentence
open-ended response).
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14. Constructed Response Reminders
Topic Sentence (TS): Restate AND answer the prompt.
Concrete Detail #1 (CD1): Cite textual evidence to support your claim. Be sure to include a
quotation lead-in/transition. Don't just drop in your evidence. For example, According to the
article, "________" (par. 2).
Commentary A (CMa): Provides analysis of CD1. Explains the importance/significance of the
included evidence but DOES NOT summarize/restate the evidence.
Commentary B (CMb): Similar to CMa, CMb provides additional analysis, context, and/or
significance of the evidence.
Concrete Detail #2 (CD2): Your second piece of textual evidence that supports your claim.
CMa: Apply Sentence 3 instructions to CD2
CMb: Apply Sentence 4 instructions to CD2
Concluding Sentence (CS): Closing sentence that sums up the TS and summarizes the paragraph.
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15. For the remainder of the period, you will take your CFA. This must
be completed before the end of the period and will be entered into
the grade book. Please stay on the Zoom call until you have
submitted. Head to the Assessment tab in your GCPS portal and
wait for me to give you the code. Good luck!
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16. 4/14 - 4/15 Homework
Complete Character Map of Xiomara Activity
Head to Google Classroom --> Module 14 - > Character Map of Xiomara
Breakout into breakout groups
Fill out the graphic organizer with your group, answer all of the questions and submit it.
Each person should submit an individual body map.
What do we know about Xiomara so far from the first 45 pages of the book?
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Read The Poet X pgs. 46-92 over the weekend
Please go to Google Classroom --> Module 14 --> The Poet X pgs. 46-92 --> Read it.
Be ready next week on Day 1 of when I see you (Mon/Tues). I might test you if you actually
read the pages you were supposed to...hint!
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17. 4/16 Flex Friday
Use your normal class time to complete
these tasks. No zoom session.
Character Map of
Xiomara Activity
Due Sunday by 11:59 PM!
Read The Poet X pgs 46-92
Be ready to be asked about
these pages next Mon/Tues!
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18. Thank you for a great week and your hard work! Excited to continue
reading The Poet X with all of ya'll.
Have a great
weekend!
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