Poetry, Context, and a Question of Trust

Poetry, Context, and a Question of Trust

by | Nov 16, 2009 | Update

First and seventh periods worked on using context clues to determine unfamiliar words’ meanings. Second period went over their animal poems (that must exhibit clear meter as well as onomatopoeia). Fourth period took some time to correct their parts of speech...

Onomatopoeia and a Test

by | Nov 13, 2009 | Update

Fourth period had a test on the parts of speech. They claim it was difficult; the results so far belie their claims. First, second, and seventh periods all worked on their first poem for their poetry project portfolio. It was modeled on “Cat!”. As such, it...

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...

Newsletters, Drama, and Debate

by | Mar 24, 2009 | Update

First period today began creating their Giver newsletters. We’ll be finishing it by the end of the week. Second period went to the Peace Center to see a dramatization of To Kill a Mockingbird. Ann Hicks, at the Greenville Times, was not thrilled with the...

Readers’ Theater and Research

by | Oct 22, 2008 | Update

First period continued with Anne Frank, completing the first scene of the second act. Things are heating up for the Franks, the Van Daans, and Dussel. We’ll be finishing up the play early next week and then working on a compare/contrast essay. Second period...