Give Us a Beat

by | Nov 12, 2009 | Update

First and seventh periods worked on rhythm in poetry, using “Cat!” to discover the patterns that create meter. Cat! Atter her, atter her, Sleeky flatterer, Spitfire chatterer, Scatter her, scatter her Wuff! Wuff! Treat her rough! Git her, git her, Whiskery...

Sound Devices

by | Nov 11, 2009 | Update

First and second period worked on sound devices, focusing on the use of rhythm and onomatopoeia in a poem titled “Cat.” Second period finished up the ballad selection and poetry unit. We discussed a bit the portfolio (which will be turned in 2 December)....

The Thief

by | Nov 4, 2009 | Update

First and seventh periods went over act II scene 3. We looked in detail at the consequences of the theft. We’ll be finishing up the play tomorrow. Second period completed the play today. We’re scheduled to start a new unit — on poetry — on...

Metered Kiss

by | Nov 3, 2009 | Update

Fourth period worked on meter, learning what iambs, trochees, anapests, dactyls, and spondees are. It was tough going, but I believe everyone will get it tomorrow. First and seventh period completed the second scene of the Diary of Anne Frank’s second act. We...

A Quiz, Some Questions, and First Presentation

by | Oct 29, 2008 | Update

First period finished The Diary of Anne Frank. We took a moment to look at a scene from the Disney adaptation: the arrest of the Franks. The students were literally breathless as the SS officers stormed into the building. Fourth and sixth periods took a quiz on the...