Tanka questions… January 31, 2008
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Today we spent a few minutes working on the vocabulary unit 7 worksheet (due next class 2/4-5), discussed the poetry project (you have about two weeks, let’s get working!) and those who had not already signed up for a poem, and then we completed the following questions on Tankas. As usual, be sure to answer in complete sentences!
Be sure to review your poetry terms definitions for next class. We’ll be having a quiz on those definitions!
Bulldog passes! January 29, 2008
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We have new ones, but sorry, we’re not going to leave the room any more without one. The upside is that I’m going to give extra credit at the end of 3rd and 4th quarter for anyone who has not used their pass. Hoorah!
The poems we were working with before midterms January 29, 2008
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are here (poems). In case you wanted to keep a copy…
Poetry project! January 29, 2008
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Poetry Project! poetry-project-rubric.doc
This may be put together in as poster, a book, or a PowerPoint presentation. (Just make sure I know before presentation day if you are doing a PowerPoint so that I can get a Smartboard.) Presentations will be given and projects are due on February 13/14 (Wed./Thurs.). Choose your poem/literary element from the literature textbook or show me any poem not in the textbook for approval. Analyze it according to the format at the bottom of the “poetry terms” sheet. Define and explain any literary elements present in the poem. Research the poet and write (in your own words!!!!) at least three paragraphs about his or her life and/or inspiration in becoming a poet. Make a correctly formatted works cited page/section (see Language p. 238) including all sources from which you gained information about the literary term and the poet. Write an original (as in, you made it up yourself!) poem that is somehow inspired by the “famous” poem. Be ready to present when called upon! If you have questions, email me or post a comment on my webpage.
This Poet/Poem list lists all of the poems in the Literature book along with their pages and a poetic element that corresponds to the poem. When analyzing the poem, be sure to address all of the elements listed on the poetry terms sheet you received a couple of weeks ago; paraphrase it stanza by stanza, and discuss any literary devices used in the poem (rhyme, personification, imagery, similes, metaphors, et cetera!). Don’t forget to include a definition of at least one of these terms.
As for your original poem, make it at least ten lines long (or if you’re doing haiku or tanka, write two or more) and in some way similar to the “famous” poem. It might be similar in subject, tone, ryhme scheme, whatever…
Don’t forget to document the sources that you use to find information about the poet and poem. And there shall be absolutely no “cut and paste” reports (or moving around of the words of others)…that’d be plagiarism!
Finally, I’m more than happy to help you interpret your poem. Just let me know when we’re working on this during class, drop by after school, or shoot me a message… I’m looking forward to some fabulous poems!
Here you go, Jack! January 17, 2008
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…and anyone else who may need it. Just click on the title and you should be able to open the file.
Exam Schedule January 14, 2008
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Here it is! We have two classes left this week, MLK Day next Monday, and then…Midterms! I don’t know about you, but I can hardly believe it!
Tuesday, January 22 – Block 1 (until 9:40, then we go to 3rd block)
Wednesday, January 23 – Blocks 2 and 4 – Early Dismissal (11:45)
Thursday, January 24 – Blocks 3 and 5 – Early Dismissal (11:45)
Friday, January 25 – Blocks 6 and 7 – Early Dismissal (11:45)
Then, you will have no school on the following Monday, the 28th. I’ll be at school finishing your grades!
grammar classwork/homework… January 14, 2008
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eek…I had a meeting after school at Nansemond River and didn’t get this posted as promised. My apologies…
Language text, pages 492-506
Write out the following rules: And do the following exercises:
15a, b, & c Exercise 1 (all) and 2 (#1-5)
15d Exercise 3 (even)
15e Exercise 4 (even)
15f Exercise 6 (even)
15g (1-4) Exercise 7 (all)
I haven’t seen the midterm yet, but I’m thinking there may be a few questions on this. We’ll talk about it some more next class.
Vocabulary Test tomorrow! January 10, 2008
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eek! I’m sorry…I don’t know if being sick the end of last week and the beginning of this week made me so tired, but I offer my apologies for not posting this earlier. It’s all three units from this quarter; four, five, and six. You’ve been hearing about it in class; please tell me you’ve been studying!
Journal Entry 10 and final due date! January 10, 2008
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What inspires you? 1/7-8
Ok, you have written ten entries, now (as you did last quarter) you need to choose one entry to expand to two pages. This will serve as your rough draft and the original entry as your prewrite. Then, take the two page entry and proofread it and look for any way to improve it and make it sound more polished. Clarify awkward sentences, check that subjects and verbs match, check spelling, add more specific details…etc! This is your final paper. Turn all of this in by Thursday or Friday January 17/18 (as is appropriate based on your class block, of course). This is a test grade, guys!
Journal Entry 8 January 4, 2008
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Odd bells 12/19/07
A) Describe your best Christmas (or holiday) memory ever! OR B) If you had $100 and one hour to do al of your Christmas shopping, what would you do?
Even bells 1/02/08
Choose one of the above, or freewrite.