Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Poem Memorization Presentations

a. Each student will be ready to present their poem and presentation to the class.

b. We will take volunteers and then draw for names for the rest.

c. This will take the majority of the class!

2. Continue with the Sonnet Poem Assignment

a. This is the Sonnet Poem Assignment that was given last class.
b. If you did not get the assignment, it is reattached here:

Sonnet Poem Assignments and Examples

C. This will be due NEXT CLASS!

3. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-240.

6. Homework

a. Home Reading Book for April is currently being tested off.
b. Poem Memorization Assignment is Due Today!
c. Sonnet Poem Assignment is due NEXT CLASS!
c. Keep up on all assignments. Get late work in ASAP as the end of the quarter is coming fast!

Friday, May 9, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Much Ado Video

a. Finish watching the Much Ado Play
b. If you did not get the permission formed signed you can reprint it here:

Parent Permission Form

2. Poetry Writing

a. Share Concrete Poem assignment from the last class.
b. Submit your Concrete Poem to the form below. 

Poetry Submission Form

3. New Poem Assignment

a. Read the following Sonnet Poetry assignment and examples:

Sonnet Poem Assignments and Examples

b. Write a Sonnet Poem following the examples and assignment above. This is due Thursday, May 15th.

4. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 
c. THIS IS NEXT CLASS!

5. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-210.

6. Homework

a. Home Reading Book for April is due TODAY!
b. Poem Memorization Assignment is Due Next Class!
c. Sonnet Poem Assignment is due Thursday, May 15th.
c. Keep up on all assignments. Get late work in ASAP!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Much Ado Video

a. Continue watching the Much Ado Play
b. If you did not get the permission formed signed you can reprint it here:

Parent Permission Form

2. Poetry Writing

a. Share Allegorical Poem assignment from the last class.
b. Submit your Allegorical Poem to the form below. 

Poetry Submission Form

3. New Poem Assignment

a. Read the following Concrete Poetry assignment and examples:

Concrete Poem Assignment

b. Write a Concrete Poem following the examples and assignment above. This is due next class.

4. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 
c. This is only six days AWAY!

5. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-180.

6. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due NEXT CLASS!
c. Keep up on all assignments listed above.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Much Ado Video

a. Collect DVD Parent Permission Forms
b. If you did not get the permission formed signed you can reprint it here:

Parent Permission Form

c. Watch video clips up to today's reading.

2. Reading

a. Read Much Ado About Nothing ACT IV: Scenes I and II pages 47-58 as a class.
b. Write your reading summary and response in your reading log.

3. Poetry Writing

a. Share Acrostic/Definition Poem assignment from the last class.
b. Submit your Acrostic/Definition Poem to the form below. 

Poetry Submission Form

4. New Poem Assignment

a. Read the following Allegorical Poem assignment and examples:

Allegorical Poetry Assignment

b. Write an Allegorical Poem following the examples and assignment above. This is due next class.

5. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 

6. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-150.

7. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due next week.
b. Write the Allegorical Poem Assignment. It will be due next class.
c. Keep up on all long term assignments.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. 4th Quarter Bell Quiz - NO Bell quiz today!

a. SAY, "Thank you, Mr. Christensen"

2. Reading

a. Read Much Ado About Nothing ACT III: Scenes III, IV, and V pages 38-46 as a class.
b. Write your reading summary and response in your reading log.

3. Parent Permission Form 

a. Have a parent or guardian sign a copy of the form below for permission to watch the play/movie, Much Ado About Nothing. I sent a copy home, but if you lose it, you can print it here:

Parent Permission Form


b. Those without the permission form will be able to do an alternative assignment.

4. Poetry Writing

a. Share How To Poem assignments from the last class.
b. Submit your How To Poem to the form below. 

Poetry Submission Form

5. New Poem Assignment

a. Read the following Acrostic/Definition Poem assignment and examples:

Acrostic/Defintions Poem Assignment

b. Write an Acrostic-Definition Poem following the examples and assignment above. This is due next class.

6. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 

7. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-120.

8. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due next week.
b. Write the Acrostic/Definition Poem Assignment. It will be due next class.
c. Keep up on all long term assignments.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. 4th Quarter Bell Quiz #2

a. Go to the following link and take the quiz:

Bell Quiz

2. Reading

a. Read Much Ado About Nothing Act II: Scene III and ACT III: Scenes I and II pages 24-38 as a class.
b. Write your reading summary and response in your reading log.

3. Poetry Writing

a. Share Haiku Poem assignments from the last class.
b. Submit your Haiku Poem to the form below. If you have not submitted your Bad Love Poem and Narrative Poems do so now.

Poetry Submission Form

4. New Poem Assignment

a. Read the following How To Poem assignment and examples:

How To Poem Assignment and Examples

b. Write a How To Poem following the examples and assignment above. This is due next class.

5. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 

6. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-120.

7. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due at the beginning of May.
b. How to Poem Assignment due next class.
c. Keep up on all long term assignments.

Friday, April 25, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. 4th Quarter Bell Quiz #1

a. Go to the following link and take the quiz:

Bell Quiz

2. Reading

a. Read Much Ado About Nothing Act II: Scenes I and II pages 13-23 as a class.
b. Write your reading summary and response in your reading log.

3. Poetry Writing

a. Share Bad Love Poems and Narrative Poem assignments from the last two classes.
b. Submit your Bad Love Poem and Narrative Poems to the following Poetry Submission Form.

Poetry Submission Form

c. Read the following Haiku poem examples:

Haiku Poetry Assignment and Examples

d. Write three Haiku poems following the examples and assignment above.

4. Poem Memorization Assignment Reminder

a. Continue to work on your Poem Memorization assignment. Here is the assignment guidelines reattached.

Poem Memorization Assignment

b. This assignment in due May 13th. 

6. Vocabulary

a. No new words but study again all the previous words. For next class study 1-90.

7. Homework

a. Continue to read your Home Reading Book for April. It will be due at the beginning of May.
b. Keep up on all assignments given today.