Due: Vocab. WS & Poem #1 for Anthology
In class, students completed the figurative language review on the blog. Then, we discussed the difference between comparing 2 things (similes and metaphors) and simply describing something. Finally, we continued listening to Bronx Masquerade and students started working on their 2nd set of discussion questions.
HW: (1) Flashcards due tomorrow for Webamis!
(2) Finish discussion questions from class
(3) Vocab. Quiz #2 Corrections due tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Monday, November 29
Due: None.
In class, students received their 3rd vocabulary list for the quarter. Then, they continued reading Bronx Masquerade and worked on their character chart. Finally, students started working on their 1st poem for their poetry anthology!
HW: Finish Poem with illustration. AND Finish Vocab. WS or drawing:
Anachronism: Junker
Chronicles: Julia N.
Chronic: Zachary W.
Chronometer: Caroline M.
Temporary: Sophia L.
Extemporaneous: Olivia H.
Contemporary: Abby R.
Tempo: Kip B.
Synchronize: Andrew M.
Tempest: Emma Burgo
In class, students received their 3rd vocabulary list for the quarter. Then, they continued reading Bronx Masquerade and worked on their character chart. Finally, students started working on their 1st poem for their poetry anthology!
HW: Finish Poem with illustration. AND Finish Vocab. WS or drawing:
Anachronism: Junker
Chronicles: Julia N.
Chronic: Zachary W.
Chronometer: Caroline M.
Temporary: Sophia L.
Extemporaneous: Olivia H.
Contemporary: Abby R.
Tempo: Kip B.
Synchronize: Andrew M.
Tempest: Emma Burgo
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday, November 23
Due: Figurative Language Review WS
In class, students listened to "I Am Not My Hair" by India Arie and we discussed the meaning of the song. Then, students had the remainder of class time to research their poet in the computer lab.
HW: Enjoy your break ... read you independent reading book :0)
In class, students listened to "I Am Not My Hair" by India Arie and we discussed the meaning of the song. Then, students had the remainder of class time to research their poet in the computer lab.
HW: Enjoy your break ... read you independent reading book :0)
Monday, November 22, 2010
Monday, November 22
Due: None.
In class, students listened to "In the Ghetto" by Elvis Presley and determine what type of poem they thought it was. Then, students took notes on Figurative Language and Sound Devices we use in poetry. Students then listened to "Summer in the City" by the Lovin Spooneful and found examples of F.L. and sound devices in the lyrics of the song. Finally, students had time to start a WS reviewing their notes from class.
HW: Finish WS from class
In class, students listened to "In the Ghetto" by Elvis Presley and determine what type of poem they thought it was. Then, students took notes on Figurative Language and Sound Devices we use in poetry. Students then listened to "Summer in the City" by the Lovin Spooneful and found examples of F.L. and sound devices in the lyrics of the song. Finally, students had time to start a WS reviewing their notes from class.
HW: Finish WS from class
Friday, November 19, 2010
Friday, November 19
Due: Book in class!
In class, students took their 2nd vocabulary quiz and had time to read their independent reading book!
HW: Enjoy your weekend!
In class, students took their 2nd vocabulary quiz and had time to read their independent reading book!
HW: Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thursday, November 18
Due: None.
In class, students finished their discussion questions from yesterday. Then, I explained their Poetry Anthology Project and students had time to get started with their research in the computer lab!
HW: Study for vocab. quiz tomorrow and bring a book to class!
In class, students finished their discussion questions from yesterday. Then, I explained their Poetry Anthology Project and students had time to get started with their research in the computer lab!
HW: Study for vocab. quiz tomorrow and bring a book to class!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, November 17
Due: Vocab. Flashcards!
In class, students completed a warm up to review the poetry terms and types from yesterday. Then, we continued listening to Bronx Masquerade and students worked in groups to complete discussion questions on the first 23 pages!
HW: Vocab. Quiz 1 Corrections due tomorrow!
In class, students completed a warm up to review the poetry terms and types from yesterday. Then, we continued listening to Bronx Masquerade and students worked in groups to complete discussion questions on the first 23 pages!
HW: Vocab. Quiz 1 Corrections due tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday, November 16
Due: Vocab. WS or Illustration
In class, students reviewed the answers to their worksheet. Then, they had time to read poems in poetry anthologies and share their favorite poem with a partner. Students took notes on different types of poetry and then read examples of poems and identified their "types."
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due tomorrow!
In class, students reviewed the answers to their worksheet. Then, they had time to read poems in poetry anthologies and share their favorite poem with a partner. Students took notes on different types of poetry and then read examples of poems and identified their "types."
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due tomorrow!
Remember: the class with the highest percentage of flashcards turned in earns webamis!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, November 15
Due: None.
In class, students received their 2nd vocabulary list and started looking up the definitions. Then, students read "I Can" by Nas and wrote in their journal. We then listened to the song "I Can" and discussed how listening to the poem changed their understanding/experience. Finally, I passed out the Bronx Masquerade character charts and we started reading the book.
HW: Vocab. WS due tomorrow
Illustrations due tomorrow for the following people:
Astronomy: Michael Fisher
Asteroid: Myah Burnette
Constellation: Jada Young
Stelliform: Preshus Bynum & Walter
Astrodome: Madison Lewis
Astrologer: Abbey Downing
Stellar: Maley
Aster: Abu
Asterisk: Lydia
Disaster: David Caraher
In class, students received their 2nd vocabulary list and started looking up the definitions. Then, students read "I Can" by Nas and wrote in their journal. We then listened to the song "I Can" and discussed how listening to the poem changed their understanding/experience. Finally, I passed out the Bronx Masquerade character charts and we started reading the book.
HW: Vocab. WS due tomorrow
Illustrations due tomorrow for the following people:
Astronomy: Michael Fisher
Asteroid: Myah Burnette
Constellation: Jada Young
Stelliform: Preshus Bynum & Walter
Astrodome: Madison Lewis
Astrologer: Abbey Downing
Stellar: Maley
Aster: Abu
Asterisk: Lydia
Disaster: David Caraher
Friday, November 12, 2010
Friday, November 12
Due: Book in class!
Today, students took their 1st vocabulary quiz for the quarter and had the remainder of class time to read their independent reading books!
HW: enjoy the weekend
Today, students took their 1st vocabulary quiz for the quarter and had the remainder of class time to read their independent reading books!
HW: enjoy the weekend
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, November 10
Due: Flashcards and Vocab. WS
In class, students completed their vocabulary warm up and TOC quiz. Then, I collected students' Language Arts binders and passed out a new TOC. Finally, I introduced our next unit on Bronx Masquerade and poetry and we discussed the Harlem Renaissance and the Bronx.
HW: Study for Vocab. Quiz Friday and bring a book!
In class, students completed their vocabulary warm up and TOC quiz. Then, I collected students' Language Arts binders and passed out a new TOC. Finally, I introduced our next unit on Bronx Masquerade and poetry and we discussed the Harlem Renaissance and the Bronx.
HW: Study for Vocab. Quiz Friday and bring a book!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Tuesday, November 9
Due: Vocab. WS or Illustration
In class students finished presenting their Asia Lit. Circle projects.
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due tomorrow!
In class students finished presenting their Asia Lit. Circle projects.
HW: Vocab. Flashcards due tomorrow!
Monday, November 8, 2010
TOC #2
TOC #2:
1.Vocab. List 1 9/13
2. Vocab. List 2 9/20
3. Vocab. List 3 9/27
4. Vocab. List 4 10/4
5. Reading Log 9/10
6. Vocab. Quiz 4 10/11
7. Vocab. List 5 10/11
8. Story Elements 10/12
9. TOC Check #1 10/6
10. Vocab. Quiz 5 10/15
11. Asia Project 11/1
12. Presentations 11/8
The only assignment missing from your binder is #8 (Story Elements Notes)
1.Vocab. List 1 9/13
2. Vocab. List 2 9/20
3. Vocab. List 3 9/27
4. Vocab. List 4 10/4
5. Reading Log 9/10
6. Vocab. Quiz 4 10/11
7. Vocab. List 5 10/11
8. Story Elements 10/12
9. TOC Check #1 10/6
10. Vocab. Quiz 5 10/15
11. Asia Project 11/1
12. Presentations 11/8
The only assignment missing from your binder is #8 (Story Elements Notes)
Monday, November 8
Due: Asia Literature Circle Projects
In class, students received their first vocab. list for 2nd quarter. Then we discussed definitions and I assigned students to be word illustrators this week. Students then began presenting their literature circle projects to the class.
HW: Vocab. WS due tomorrow & Get your TOC updated and binder in order!
This week's illustrators are:
Rahim Bobbitt: centipede
Conrad Lusk: pedestrian
Lia Osborne: pedal
Kenzie Ruston: tripod
Porter Alexander: quadruped
Peter Cohen: pedestal
Patrick Dennehy: pedicure
Selina McDaniel: pedometer
Theresa Cannon: impediment
Daria Talaski: podiatrist
In class, students received their first vocab. list for 2nd quarter. Then we discussed definitions and I assigned students to be word illustrators this week. Students then began presenting their literature circle projects to the class.
HW: Vocab. WS due tomorrow & Get your TOC updated and binder in order!
This week's illustrators are:
Rahim Bobbitt: centipede
Conrad Lusk: pedestrian
Lia Osborne: pedal
Kenzie Ruston: tripod
Porter Alexander: quadruped
Peter Cohen: pedestal
Patrick Dennehy: pedicure
Selina McDaniel: pedometer
Theresa Cannon: impediment
Daria Talaski: podiatrist
Monday, November 1, 2010
Tuesday - Thursday, November 2 - 4
Due: None.
In class, students will be working on their literature circle projects. Projects must be completed and ready to present by Monday, November 8th!
HW: If you need to work on your project at home in order to make sure it's finished in time, do it!
In class, students will be working on their literature circle projects. Projects must be completed and ready to present by Monday, November 8th!
HW: If you need to work on your project at home in order to make sure it's finished in time, do it!
Monday, November 1
Due: Report Card Envelopes!
In class, students had about 20 minutes to finish up their literature circle books and turn in their handouts. Then, I introduced the project to students and gave them time to choose their groups/partners and their project assignments!
HW: If you need any materials besides the ones provided in class to work on your project, make sure you bring them in beginning tomorrow!
In class, students had about 20 minutes to finish up their literature circle books and turn in their handouts. Then, I introduced the project to students and gave them time to choose their groups/partners and their project assignments!
HW: If you need any materials besides the ones provided in class to work on your project, make sure you bring them in beginning tomorrow!
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