Friday

 CLASSWORK...

1) MEMBEAN online test.

Membean.com and start their test.

Write any words that you did incorrectly into your quizlet file

2) Reading Independently.

During their reading you must do this and you can choose to do this:

Must Do: Go to their Talking and Thinking About Reading file and write one comment about their reading.

Choose to do:  Use your independent reading time to work on your video reading response. (Due next Wed)

3) Slam Poem This is a work-in-progress. All students are at different stages

You may use the remainder of the class to work on your slam poems.

Due: Monday

Drop me an email if you have any questions!

Reminders: Next Week
E/F & C/D - Slam poems ready for Monday
First reading response due Wednesday

G/H - Your slam poem will be due Wed.

Enjoy Ethan's "Poetry Portfolio" so far... This is what your finished pieces should look like!

Poetic Journey...Expecting

For G/H Class only...

Step 1) You must search the internet for an interesting image

Step 2) You must describe the image as effectively as possible using precise diction. Their description should ensure:

1) - Describe JUST the most important details (less is more)

2) - Use details that connect to multiple SENSES (see, feel, hear, etc)

3) - Have a REASON for the details you provide (does each detail add to ‘author’s purpose?’)

4) - State the 'reason' for your description. What emotion were you trying to convey?

Step 3) The image and piece of writing should be copied into the file on my blog : (Dictation and Details) - Assessment next to their name

Diction and Details: Grammar Assessment G/H Class

See Think Wonder Activity: G/H Class only


For C/D and E/F classes: Poem due Monday
(this is your slam video)


This is the link to my poem: Expecting again

Sometimes the simplest topics are the most effective!

You will use these files on Monday. Ignore them for now
Diction and Details: Grammar Assessment C/D Class

Diction and Details: Grammar Assessment  E/F Class

The Harmonica

Make a copy of this file: Thinking and Talking about Reading E/F class make sure you have dropped this file in the RLA drop!

Wednesday H/W: 10minutes of Membean

• Don't forget to have your notes for your slam poem for tomorrow. I will be checking what you have done between classes
• Write 1-3 comments about your independent reading in today's chart: Due Friday
• Thursday night's H/W: Use quizlet to practice any of your tougher Membean words (optional - but recommended)

Fri: Membean 30 question assessment

Friday: First 'Learning Behaviors grade' will be given.

What will your first 'Digital Reading Response' be like?
The Music that gave the family so much 'hope'

Slam Poetry

H/W - All Classes
Slam Poetry: For Thursday, you must have a minimum of 20-30 details related to your topic for your slam poem. You will be given 30mins of classtime to work on this poem
Tips on Slam Poetry
If you are stuck, brainstorm around these topics:

• What are some of the strongest emotions you feel?
• What events/situations cause these emotions to grow?
• What  are you thinking when these events happen?
• What would you like to do (others should do) about these situations?

Due Monday
Create a video 'slam' of your poem. Jumpcut would be an excellent way to present this idea. Upload the video to youtube and insert the verb into your poetry portfolio.

Guidelines

• Approx. 20-30 lines
• Covers a topic or an emotion that you are passionate about
• Uses precise details not generalities
• Integrates some poetic devices
• Contains a poetic journey (we will discuss this more Thursday)
• Delivered in a powerful way that uses B.E.V.E.S.)

Mentor Examples
Touchscreen (Thanks Devon)
Love
What do teachers make...?


 Look at these mentor poems. Anybody can resubmit their work for an improved grade between now and CNY. In order to resubmit, you need to tell me three things that any of these students did that you didn't. Remember: Do not 'resolve comments' on your google slideshow. This should be used as a guide for future poems/interpretations.

Monday's H/W

H/W:  C/D and E/F classes only

• 15 minutes of Membean (by Wed)

No other official H/W

• Use tonight to catch up on your independent reading. Remember, by the end of next week, you will need to have your first digital reading response finished (optional)

Enjoy the lyrics from one of your poems from today.

Did you manage to spot any of the contradictory images?

The song is about his desire to avoid pain and brokenheartedness. He doesn't want to be hurt again, so he refuses to make friends, to fall in love, he'll be a hermit. It may sound determined, but by the end of the song it's obvious it's all a lie he tells himself to get through the days. He's alone and it hurts him, but he'll tell himself he likes it that way, hoping it won't hurt so badly. The last two lines explain it; he's not a rock, he's been hurt and has cried, but will pretend not to. The "island never cries" line is possibly the most meaningful part. As he says this, he may as well be crying.

But, he is only fooling himself into thinking he can because every symbol he uses is not permanent. Walls get knocked down. You wake up from sleep. You come out of your mother womb after 9 months. Your memory will always come back. Snow melts. December is only 31 days.