Moaning Monday...

Happy Halloween Everyone - BE SAFE TONIGHT!!!! Actually when you think about it, you are much better off staying inside and doing some homework, so here it is:

Block A:  Print off and bring in the poems you have collected so far for your book. We will be starting to write the criteria tomorrow.

Block C:  We looked at contrasting devices today and were looking for examples of contrast as well as writing our own.

Block D:  Finish writing your improved theme statements, and your setting/mood worksheet. Print, or copy out clean lyrics to a song you like and bring them to class tomorrow.

Fabulous Friday!

Block A:  Today we completed our poetry reading challenge on Robert Frosts' "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." Once you completed your questions, I asked you to summarize your understanding of the poem in 1-2 sentences. Homework for the weekend is to study for the quiz on poetry terms, and keep searching for your poems worth stopping for.

Block C:  Today we assessed Billy Collins' use of comparison devices in the poem "Introduction to Poetry." We answered the questions: How does Collins use these devices to extend, enrich, or qualify the literal meaning of the text? Was he successful?

Once that was completed we completed the following task:
Goal: To demonstrate that you understand how writers use literary devices purposefully to extend, enrich, or qualify the literal meaning of text.
Task: Write a poem that makes use of at least three of these devices from our previous lesson. Highlight your use of these devices and then briefly explain how you hope they extend, enrich, or qualify the literal meaning of the text.

Then we went back to the beginning for the final reflection: Take a moment to reflect on the two poems you read yesterday and today, "Television" and "Introduction to Poetry." What do they have in common in terms of message? How does each poem use figurative comparison to get that idea across? Once you've completed your reflection, create a concise response to the lesson's key question: how can figurative comparison between two objects add to the literal meaning of a text?

Block D: For homework this weekend - write 3 setting haikus on "August 2026: There Will Come Soft Rains"

Have a safe weekend - and I'm looking forward to seeing you all in your costumes on Monday!

Thoughts for Thursday!

Block A:  Study your blue sheet of poetry terminology for the quiz on Monday. Also please start choosing and printing off your poems for your poetry book.

Block C:  You need to get started on your ongoing poetry project. Completing the lessons and the tasks.

Block D:  I will be doing a homework check on your two cinquain character poems tomorrow.

Enjoy the sunshine!

Wednesday Work:

Block A:  Study your poetry terms, and complete the crossword - I'll be doing a homework check tomorrow.

Block C:  Complete your 2 reflections - 1 on the performance and the 2nd on the key question of the lesson:  what impact does the sound of the words in a text have on the reader?

Block D:  No homework! Enjoy your evening!

Dance, dance Tuesday!

Block A:  No homework!

Block C:  No homework!

Block D:  Finish your letter of advice 3/4 of a page to the father in the story, about how he can fix his relationship with his son.

Have a great time at the dance tonight - be safe and have fun!

Terrific Tuesday!

Block A: If you did not finish the worksheet on incorporating quotations - then please hand it in tomorrow. Keep working on your draft the rough copy is due on Thursday.

Block C:  The rough draft of your literary analysis essay is due tomorrow! Make sure you bring your essay - double-spaced please!

Block D: Presentations tomorrow! I'll open the classroom early for those who want to get organized.

Marvellous Monday!

Block A:  Please print off your research for your essay and bring it to class tomorrow. In addition, if you did not finish the worksheet on incorporating quotations please have that finished and ready to hand in tomorrow.

Block C:  Aim to have your outline finished tomorrow - the rough draft of your essay is due on Wednesday for peer editing.

Block D:  Print off and bring any bits and pieces you need for your lit circle final project - so that you and your group can work together to put the final product together. Also you will need to spend some time tomorrow preparing the 2 minute talk sharing your project with the class on Wednesday.