Friday, November 2, 2012

Day 10 X Block Day

Hello parents and students.  Thank you for another great week.  I would also like to thank everyone for their hard work this week.  Today in class we covered the following:

English 10
Silent Reading CIDN
Handed in Compare/Contrast Writing- was due today
Finished our Socio-Gram- due on Monday please finish

Homework: read to chapter 179 for Monday and complete Socio-Gram for hand in.

English 9
IA-Poetry Crossword- poetry terms review (Quiz on poetry terms on Monday please study)
3 poetry term presentations- great job on the presentations!
-Discussed Form- reviewed 1.Rhythm 2.Melody and 3.Imagery
-Think outlouds for "Starry Starry Night"- identified couplets, rhyme scheme.
-Listened to the song by Don Mclean- made a connection to Tupac
-Monday we will SIFT the poem

Homework- finish Poetry Crossword, study poetry terms for quiz on Monday- simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopiea, alliterations, cosnance, assonance

Leadership 8
Reflected on the leadership qualities of Shackleton- written response
Observed team work skills at the Sr. Boys Volley Ball tournament to connect to our team building skills unit we will start on Monday.

Have a wonderful weekend.  See you all on Monday!

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