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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Pinterest


Thank you to Ryan for reminding me that:
"When there is a choice between choosing right and choosing kind; choose kind."


H/W Study Link 7.3 A.11 (Optional)

  • See Think Wonder  HARD COPY handed in!
  • Heart Poem - Final Draft -  HARD COPY
  • Pinterest x10 on poetry inspiration board and x10pins on Quotes board


Pinterest: There seemed to be a lot of interest in Pinterest. Use this tool for education as well as to begin your collections.


Recap video on how Pinterest works below:

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Precept: Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder

7.2

Heart poems  - Due Fri
WILF

  • Poetic format and structure
  • Approx 12-16 lines
  • Make sure your poem gives a glimpse inside your heart
  • Use strong vocabulary


Remember
See Think Wonder - Due tomorrow

When you truly believe it, everybody else will!


Enjoy the poem again from yesterday's class

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

See Think Wonder

H/W Study link 7.1

You need to add at least 10 comments onto your image or a poem that shows what you 'see think wonder' about the image. Remember - go deeper into the onion and think figuratively not literally! Make sure you present  your work in an attractive way.
 (Due Thur)

Heart collages due tomorrow!

Monday, January 14, 2013

Defining Poetry

We made a great start to 2013. Let's make sure we keep it up...Remember EXCELLENCE is about striving for that last little inch!

H/W
Collect as many images, pictures, photos, mementos from your past that truly occupy  your heart:

What has really affected your heart?
What people have been important to you?
What are some experiences or central events you'll never forget?
What happy or sad memories do you have?
What secrets have you kept in your heart?
What small things or objects are important to you?
                        







Optional: Discuss ORDINARY at dinner with your parents. TQ for providing evidence of your discussion






No Math H/W today... Preview our new Eight Times Table song










No Math H/W today.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Welcome Back

Hope you all had a very enjoyable and relaxing break. Feel free to post any links to your holiday photos if you put them into a photopeach or animoto for your family to enjoy.

Click for the week at a glance

Are you reading regularly over the break?

Solve the puzzle below to see what our new unit of study will be





Enjoy your excellent non-fiction speeches again






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