Today in class we read the peom called "Thumbprint." The class went through the following steps: Synonyms Antonyms Explanation Example Sentence Role- structural clue that indicates the unfamiliar...
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Cat! Scat!
Second and sixth periods worked on sound devices (onomatopoeia and rhythm) and context clues, reading the poem "Cat!" by Eleanor Farjeon. Cat! Atter her, atter her, Sleeky flatterer, Spitfire...
Lanyard
The class went over their homework: to complete questions for homework. We then watched a video of Billy Collins himself reading his own poem "Lanyard". Homework: What are the two gifts that the...
Work Day
All classes essentially worked on upcoming projects. And the homework -- simple: all projects due when we return from break.
For Monday
The class was to finish their rubric and turn it in today. The project is due Monday when they get back from Thanksgiving Break. If not finished please work on it during the break. Homework Finish...
For Friday
Today we wrote for about 15 minutes. The class had to close their eyes and when they opened it, they had to write about what they first saw. Mr. Scott had shown us an example for he had typed this...
Voice, Point of View, Word Choice, and Presentations
First period completed working on point of view and voice by adding an awareness of how word choice affects voice. We rewrote the following excerpts from Nightjohn from different perspectives: Two...
Antigone, Commas, and Jonas’ New Knowledge
First period worked on chapters 16-18 of The Giver. Specifically, we looked at how Jonas's new knowledge is really beginning to set him apart from the rest of the community. We practiced the skill...
