- poetry protocol/discussion ("speaking the language" of poetry)
Poetry "Unit" Exam
- poetry protocol/discussion with one poem ("speaking the language" of poetry)
- poems assigned via a drawing of cards
- jigsaw-ish
- Any of your responses change?
Go over Poetry "Unit" Exam
- add to "cheat sheet"
- return Poetry "Unit" Exam
"Roll Away Your Stone"/"The Cave"
- poems randomly assigned
- poetry protocol in preparation for discussion next class
HW Time
- "Roll Away Your Stone"/"The Cave"
- Article of the Week #2
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training as directed before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 2/8. If you fail to appropriately train between now and the administration of Vocabulary Quiz #4 on Friday, 2/2 (ACE) or Monday, 2/5 (BDF), you will not be permitted to take the quiz until you catch up (see the "Membean Routine" document). In fact, I have referred several students to the main office for central detention so that they can get caught up.
--Complete Article of the Week #2 as directed for submission on Tuesday, 2/6 (ACE) or Wednesday, 2/7 (BDF). I am available after school between now and then for anyone looking for a place to work and/or assistance.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Finish reading "Roll Away Your Stone" or "The Cave" as per the poetry protocol we used in class today:
- What do you know/what can you tell about the speaker?
- What do you observe about the structure of the poem?
- "Speak the language" of poetry!
- What is the central idea of the poem?
- What is the speaker's attitude toward his/her subject?
Expect to show your peers and me what you "made" of the poem. Doing so will help us "gear up" for reading William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
- "Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent. What I wonder is why everybody doesn't carry a book around for those inevitable dead spots in life" (Stephen King).
Writing
--Consider doing the following if you have not already done so:
- Reread your short story with "fresh eyes", taking note of any annotations that I have included on your draft.
- Access the electronic version of your short story and begin revising it.
--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal. Your deadline is likely approaching!
On the Backburner
- group writing assignment back
- where we're headed
- begin literary conventions work
- Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies--just read!
