Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tuesday, November 30

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!

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

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)

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

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!

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!

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!